My Ultimate Baked Potato Casserole Recipe (So - Seafood Portal

Ingredients

• 6 large russet potatoes (about 3 lbs / 1.36 kg), scrubbed
• 1/2 cup (1 stick / 113g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup (240ml) sour cream
• 1 cup (113g) shredded cheddar cheese, divided (reserve 1/2 cup for topping)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) whole milk (optional, for extra creaminess)
• 6 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)