Pioneer Woman Twice Baked Potato Casserole Easy Comfort -…

Ingredients

• 5 lbs (2.27 kg) Russet potatoes, scrubbed
• 8 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, warmed
• 8 oz (227 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup (113g) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for a kick)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives or green onions (optional)
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt, for serving (optional)