Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe
Twice Baked Potatoes are a creamy and cheesy side dish that elevate the humble potato to a whole new level. With crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onions, these potatoes are loaded with flavor and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 4 russet potatoes (½ lb. each)
Bacon:
- 4 oz bacon
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 Tbsp butter
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 3 green onions
- 1¼ cup cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Wash and dry the potatoes, then prick them with a fork.
- Prepare Potatoes: Drizzle olive oil over potatoes, season with salt, and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Cook Bacon: Cook bacon until crispy, then chop into pieces.
- Scoop Potatoes: Scoop out potato flesh, leaving a thin rim.
- Prepare Filling: Mix potato flesh with butter, sour cream, milk, salt, and pepper until fluffy.
- Add Mix-Ins: Combine bacon, green onions, and cheddar cheese with mashed potatoes.
- Refill Potatoes: Fill potato skins with mixture, top with cheese, and bake for 20 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the fillings by adding ingredients like diced ham, broccoli, or different types of cheese.
- These potatoes can be made in advance and reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato half
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Twice Baked Potatoes, Potato Side Dish, Cheesy Potatoes, Bacon Potatoes
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