Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes

Elevate your comfort food game with these rich and indulgent Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes! This recipe takes the classic mashed potato to new heights by blending creamy Russet potatoes with butter, milk, and sour cream for an irresistibly smooth texture. Each shell is stuffed with a savory mix of cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and a hint of garlic, then baked to golden perfection for the ultimate crowd-pleasing side dish. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh chives and extra bacon, these potatoes are crispy on the outside, velvety on the inside, and bursting with flavor in every bite. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or an indulgent weeknight treat, this dish is comfort food at its finest!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:80 mins

Total Time:100 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 large Russet potatoes
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 2 cups Cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Chives
• 4 slices Bacon

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Scrub and pierce the potatoes several times with a fork. Place them directly onto the oven rack and bake for 60 minutes or until tender.

Step 3

While the potatoes are baking, cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, crumble once cooled, and set aside.

Step 4

Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice each in half lengthwise and scoop the flesh into a large mixing bowl, leaving a thin shell for structure.

Step 5

Add butter, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the potato flesh. Mash everything together until smooth and creamy. Adjust the seasoning if needed.

Step 6

Fold in 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and half of the crumbled bacon, mixing until evenly distributed.

Step 7

Spoon the mashed potato mixture back into the potato shells, mounding them slightly over the top.

Step 8

Place the filled potato halves onto a baking sheet and sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top.

Step 9

Return the potatoes to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and garnish with the remaining bacon and chopped chives. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2642.2 grams (2642.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3859

Total Fat 174.60g	224%
Saturated Fat 100.80g	504%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.60g
Cholesterol 488mg	163%
Sodium 5578mg	243%
Total Carbohydrate 454.60g	165%
Dietary Fiber 31.90g	114%
Total Sugars 48.60g
Protein 127.20g	254%

Vitamin D 121IU	607%
Calcium 1855mg	143%
Iron 22mg	121%
Potassium 11353mg	242%

*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: 40.3%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 46.6%