Twice Baked Potato Casserole from Crisco®

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

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

Ingredients

1 serving Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 1/2 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
1/2 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

Directions

1 Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 2-quart casserole dish lightly with no-stick cooking spray.
2 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.
3 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.
4 BAKE 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with remaining chives.