Description

This Twice Baked Potato Casserole is a hearty, creamy, and flavorful dish featuring fluffy russet potatoes blended with smooth (plant-based) cheese, crispy smoked turkey bacon, and a mix of savory spices. Perfect for family dinners, meal prepping, or gatherings, this casserole is easy to prepare, customizable, and packs a satisfying smoky crunch with a golden, baked top.

Ingredients

Scale

Potato Base

4 medium russet potatoes

Filling

1 cup creamy (plant-based) cheese
6 slices smoked turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
2 tablespoons chopped chives
1 teaspoon natural gelling agent

Topping

2 tablespoons olive oil
Optional: extra chopped chives or creamy (plant-based) cheese for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Potatoes: Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly. Bake them at 375°F (190°C) until tender and easily pierced with a fork, approximately 50-60 minutes. Let them cool slightly, then cut each potato in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the fluffy interior, leaving a thin shell intact to hold the filling.
Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the scooped potato flesh with creamy (plant-based) cheese, cooked smoked turkey bacon, onion powder, garlic powder, freshly ground black pepper, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), chopped chives, and natural gelling agent. Mix gently but thoroughly until smooth and flavorful without overmixing.
Refill and Assemble: Spoon the potato mixture back into each potato shell, packing it gently. Arrange the filled potatoes in a casserole dish. Drizzle olive oil evenly over the top and optionally sprinkle with extra chopped chives or creamy (plant-based) cheese for an enhanced finish.
Bake Until Golden: Bake the casserole at 375°F (190°C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tops are bubbling and golden brown. Once baked, let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before serving to allow the texture to set perfectly.

Notes

Choose russet potatoes for the fluffiest and most balanced texture.
Cook smoked turkey bacon until crisp to maintain crunch in the filling.
Do not overmix the filling to avoid a gluey texture; mix until just combined.
Use freshly ground black pepper for the best aroma and flavor.
Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes after baking to smooth out and thicken.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 12 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: twice baked potato casserole, plant-based cheese, smoked turkey bacon, creamy casserole, comfort food, easy casserole, family dinner