How to Make Twice-Baked Mashed Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Twice-baked mashed potatoes are a delicious and indulgent side dish that is perfect for special occasions or holiday meals. This dish takes traditional mashed potatoes to a whole new level by adding in rich and creamy ingredients and then baking them to a golden perfection.

As the name suggests, twice-baked mashed potatoes are made by first boiling and mashing the potatoes, then combining them with a variety of tasty and indulgent ingredients before baking them in the oven. The result...

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Ingredients

  • 6 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 3 cups shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
  • 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon bacon bits, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch dish

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and transfer potatoes to a large bowl.
  • Mash potatoes with 1/4 cup butter until well combined. Beat in sour cream and cream cheese until smooth; mix in 2 cups Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese. Spread into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese, 2 tablespoons butter, and bacon bits.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, cheese is melted, and the edges are crisp, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    305 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 319mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 32mg