Description
This Twice Baked Potato Casserole is a cozy, comforting dish featuring creamy (plant-based) cheese, crispy smoked turkey bacon, and fluffy potatoes. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this casserole offers layers of rich flavors and textures with an easy-to-follow baking method.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 large baking potatoes (Russet)
Filling
- 1 cup creamy (plant-based) cheese
- 6 slices smoked turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic (natural), minced
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare and Bake Potatoes: Thoroughly wash the potatoes and poke holes with a fork to ensure even cooking. Place them in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 50-60 minutes or until tender when pierced with a knife. Baking whole develops a fluffy interior perfect for mixing.
- Cook Smoked Turkey Bacon: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add smoked turkey bacon and cook until crispy and golden, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Scoop and Mash Potatoes: Once cool enough, cut potatoes in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the insides into a bowl, leaving the skins intact for use as a base.
- Mix the Filling: Combine potato flesh with creamy (plant-based) cheese, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), minced garlic (natural), chopped green onions, black pepper, apple cider vinegar, and natural gelling agent. Gently fold in the crispy smoked turkey bacon to distribute evenly.
- Assemble and Bake: Fill reserved potato skins with the creamy mixture and place in a casserole dish. Lightly sprinkle extra creamy (plant-based) cheese on top. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until bubbling and lightly browned on top.
Notes
- Use starchy potatoes like Russets for fluffy texture.
- Stir filling gently to avoid a gluey texture.
- Cool potatoes before scooping to keep skins intact.
- Season in layers to balance flavor.
- Monitor baking time to prevent drying out.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: twice baked potatoes, potato casserole, plant-based cheese casserole, comforting dinner, family meal
