Our Favorite Twice Baked Potatoes

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with "Our Favorite Twice Baked Potatoes," a velvety-rich side dish that’s as satisfying as it is simple to make. Featuring perfectly baked russet potatoes, this recipe transforms fluffy potato interiors into a creamy blend of butter, sour cream, and milk, flavored with just the right touch of salt and pepper. Folded with gooey cheddar cheese, crispy crumbled bacon, and fresh green onions, these hearty potato shells are rebaked to golden, bubbling perfection. Ideal for holidays, dinner parties, or a cozy weeknight treat, this crowd-pleaser marries crisp potato skins with a decadent filling for unbeatable flavor and texture. Serve these twice-baked potatoes alongside your favorite main dish or as a stellar stand-alone snack—crave-worthy perfection every time! Keywords: Twice Baked Potatoes, creamy potato recipe, easy comfort food, cheesy bacon potatoes, side dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:75 mins

Total Time:95 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large Russet potatoes
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 0.5 cup Cooked bacon (crumbled)
• 3 tablespoons Green onions (sliced)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Scrub the potatoes thoroughly under running water and pat them dry with a clean towel.

Step 3

Poke each potato several times with a fork and rub them with olive oil to ensure crispy skins.

Step 4

Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until they are easily pierced with a fork.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Carefully slice each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a large mixing bowl, leaving about 1/4-inch of potato flesh intact to create a shell.

Step 7

Add the butter, sour cream, milk, salt, and black pepper to the potato flesh in the mixing bowl. Mash everything together until creamy and well blended.

Step 8

Fold in half of the shredded cheddar cheese, half of the crumbled bacon, and half of the sliced green onions into the mashed potato mixture.

Step 9

Spoon the mashed potato mixture back into the potato shells, mounding it slightly above the edges.

Step 10

Place the filled potato shells on a baking sheet and sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.

Step 11

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

Step 12

Remove the potatoes from the oven and garnish with the remaining crumbled bacon and sliced green onions.

Step 13

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1701.4 grams (1701.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3127

Total Fat 176.20g	226%
Saturated Fat 86.40g	432%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 433mg	144%
Sodium 5959mg	259%
Total Carbohydrate 280.30g	102%
Dietary Fiber 21.60g	77%
Total Sugars 25.30g
Protein 118.40g	237%

Vitamin D 60IU	299%
Calcium 1239mg	95%
Iron 17mg	95%
Potassium 7740mg	165%

*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: 49.9%

Protein: 14.9%

Carbs: 35.3%