Description
Twice Baked Potatoes are a comforting and flavorful dish featuring fluffy, creamy potato filling with a crispy, cheesy topping. Perfect for family dinners, they are easy to prepare, customizable with various toppings or mix-ins, and loved by kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 large russet baking potatoes
Filling
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ½ cup cooked bacon bits (optional)
Additional Toppings
- Additional shredded cheese for topping
- Extra bacon bits or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bake the Potatoes: Start by washing the potatoes thoroughly and poking several holes in their skin with a fork. Bake them in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about an hour, or until a fork easily pierces through the potato.
- Scoop Out the Insides: Once baked and cooled slightly, carefully slice the potatoes in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the soft flesh into a bowl, leaving a sturdy shell behind.
- Mix the Filling: Mash the potato flesh with butter, sour cream, salt, and pepper until smooth. Stir in shredded cheese and any optional add-ins, like cooked bacon or green onions, until well combined.
- Refill and Top: Spoon the creamy potato mixture back into the potato shells, mounding slightly to fill them up. Sprinkle additional cheese and toppings like bacon or green onions on top for a golden, crispy finish.
- Final Bake: Place the filled potatoes back on the baking sheet and bake for another 15-20 minutes at 375°F (190°C), until the cheese is bubbly and the tops are lightly browned.
Notes
- Choose the right potato: Russets are ideal for fluffy interiors and crisp skins.
- Don’t overmix the potato filling to keep some texture and avoid gluey results.
- Use sharp or aged cheeses to add bold flavor.
- Pre-cook any vegetables or bacon to remove moisture and enhance flavor before adding.
- Allow potatoes to cool enough to handle but remain warm for easier scooping and mashing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato half
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: twice baked potatoes, cheesy potatoes, stuffed potatoes, comfort food, family dinner, easy potato recipe, baked potato recipe