Our Most-Saved Casserole of 2025 Is the Coziest Thing You’ll Eat All Year

Published on September 15, 2025

Want the satisfying flavors and creamy texture of a twice baked potato, but not the hassle of making it from scratch? This easy twice baked potato dump casserole delivers all of the classic flavor, without any fuss. Just seven shortcut ingredients combine for a shareable mashed potato casserole that's big on flavor and oh-so-easy. Here's why it's our most-saved casserole of 2025.

Why We Love Twice Baked Potato Casserole

This dump casserole delivers all the comfort of a classic twice baked potato but with a fraction of the effort. There no-multistep baking process or scooping and mashing. Instead, it's as easy as dumping ingredients into a baking dish and cooking until golden brown and bubbly. Each bite is filled with rich buttery potatoes, tangy sour cream, crisp bacon, and plenty of melted cheddar cheese. It's a simple side dish that delivers cozy comfort food magic without any of the fuss.

Tips for Making Baked Potato Dump Casserole

Here are a few tips for making our baked potato dump casserole even better.

• Get creative with flavor. We kept things classic with cheese, sour cream, and bacon. But the options are nearly endless. Add spice with diced chile peppers or crushed red pepper flakes. Try swirling in pesto and sun-dried tomatoes for an Italian twist. Swap out the cheddar for goat cheese and add a drizzle of hot honey at the end. This is a great dump casserole recipe to make your own.
• Add texture. If you want more crunch, try topping the casserole with crushed butter crackers or corn flake cereal before baking.
• Make it ahead. Assemble the casserole and stash it in the fridge the day before you plan to serve. Remove and bake when you're ready to eat.
• Meal prep. Prepare and bake the casserole ahead. Once cooled, portion the dish into individual servings. It reheats beautifully.
  

What Our Readers and Editors Say About this Dump Casserole Recipe

We test and retest our recipes at BHG. Here are a few comments from our readers at home and Test Kitchen pros.

• "This was an enormous hit with short ribs and Grand Mariner glazed carrots tonight. As if it couldn’t be any easier, I subbed a cup of French onion dip for the sour cream and chopped onions. Excellent!"
• "These are so yummy—really good! Especially the tender mashed potatoes."
• "Yummy cheese and sour cream flavors. Very tasty."
• "This is a great side dish that everyone will love. Don't skimp on topping the finished casserole with extra bacon and chives."