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cheesy potato casserole in a white baking dish.

Twice Baked Potato Casserole

This twice baked potato casserole is made in half the time with an instant pot. It’s a quick, easy, cheesy, and oh-so-tasty casserole recipe that will be a sure family favorite.
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 45 minutes
Total 1 hour
Fat 41
Carbs 28
Protein 12
Yield 8

Ingredients

  • 5 medium russet potatoes ~2.5 lbs.
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper divided
  • 8 strips thick-cut cooked bacon crumbled
  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cubed and softened (~1 stick)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 4 oz. shredded cheddar cheese ~1 cup
  • 2 tablespoons chives minced

Instructions

  • Place a metal rack in the instant pot and add 1 cup of water.
  • Use a sharp fork or knife and carefully poke 4-6 holes into each potato. Drizzle each potato with olive and season with kosher salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper.
  • Transfer the potatoes onto the metal rack and cover the instant pot. Cook the potatoes on high pressure for 18 minutes.
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  • Preheat the oven to 350℉ and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Naturally, release the pressure for 5 minutes and then quick release the remaining pressure. The potatoes are ready if they are fork ready. If the potatoes are not done, cook on high pressure for another 3-5 minutes. Timing is dependent on how big your potatoes are.
  • Remove the potatoes from the instant pot and place them on a cutting board. Cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces and place them into a large bowl.
  • Add the bacon, cream cheese, sour cream, butter, salt, and the remaining pepper to the bowl. Mix together using a spatula.
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  • Transfer the potatoes to the baking dish and top with the shredded cheddar cheese. Bake for 20 minutes.
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  • Garnish with minced chives and serve.
    cheesy potato casserole in a casserole dish.

Tips & Notes

  • If you are using leftover baked potatoes this recipe resulted in roughly 5 cups of potatoes.
  • If you want to bake the potatoes instead of using an instant pot we recommend this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 41g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g