Game Day Twice Baked Potatoes

Elevate your game day spread with these irresistible Game Day Twice Baked Potatoes! Perfectly crispy russet potato shells are filled with a creamy, flavor-packed mixture of mashed potatoes, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and savory seasonings, then folded with green onions and crumbled bacon for the ultimate indulgence. Topped with extra cheese and bacon, these hearty potato halves are baked to golden perfection, delivering a melty, savory bite in every forkful. Whether you're hosting a party or cheering from home, these loaded potatoes are the MVP of snacks—easy to make, endlessly satisfying, and guaranteed to impress your crowd. They're the ultimate comfort food appetizer for any football fan or food lover alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:75 mins

Total Time:95 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.25 cup milk
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 6 slices crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.

Step 2

Scrub the russet potatoes clean under running water and pat them dry. Pierce each potato several times with a fork.

Step 3

Rub the potatoes lightly with olive oil and place them directly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.

Step 4

Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes, until they’re safe to handle.

Step 5

Slice each potato in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out the insides into a large mixing bowl, leaving about a 1/4-inch-thick shell intact to hold the filling.

Step 6

To the potato flesh in the mixing bowl, add the butter, sour cream, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mash the mixture together until creamy and well combined.

Step 7

Fold in the green onions and half of the crumbled bacon.

Step 8

Spoon the filling back into the potato shells, mounding it slightly. Place the filled potato halves back onto the baking sheet.

Step 9

Sprinkle the tops of the potatoes with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese and the rest of the crumbled bacon.

Step 10

Return the potatoes to the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.

Step 11

Garnish with additional green onions if desired. Serve warm and enjoy your Game Day Twice Baked Potatoes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2158.2 grams (2158.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3420

Total Fat 211.90g	272%
Saturated Fat 112.40g	562%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 516mg	172%
Sodium 5533mg	241%
Total Carbohydrate 286.30g	104%
Dietary Fiber 33.20g	119%
Total Sugars 28.20g
Protein 115.20g	230%

Vitamin D 27IU	134%
Calcium 1765mg	136%
Iron 13mg	72%
Potassium 6959mg	148%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.3%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 32.6%