TWICE BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE FROM CRISCO®

Twice Baked Potato Casserole from Crisco® image

In this family pleaser, red potatoes are cooked until tender, then baked in a creamy, cheesy sauce with chives and paprika until golden brown.

Provided by Crisco

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Crisco®

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 serving Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 ½ pounds small red-skinned potatoes, scrubbed, unpeeled
3 teaspoons salt, divided
3 tablespoons Crisco® Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening
2 tablespoons Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 cup milk
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 cup sour cream
4 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 2-quart casserole dish lightly with no-stick cooking spray.
Cut potatoes into quarters. Place in large saucepan. Cover potatoes with water. Add 2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil. Cook about 15 to 20 minutes or just until potatoes are fork-tender. Drain. Place in prepared dish.
Melt shortening in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour. Whisk until well combined. Gradually whisk in milk. Whisk in 1 teaspoon salt, pepper and paprika. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream, 3 tablespoons chives and 1 cup cheese. Pour evenly over potatoes. Top with remaining cheese and crumbled bacon.
BAKE 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with remaining chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 49.8 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 1187.4 mg, Sugar 2.5 g