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Twice Baked Potatoes
Twice Baked Potatoes are easier than you think and make an epic meal in themselves or a crowd pleasing side! These Twice Potatoes are stuffed with creamy mashed potatoes, sour cream, cheese, green onions, bacon and seasonings for the ultimate indulgence. They are perfect for the holidays and entertaining and always a hug hit! This Twice Baked Potatoes recipe is completely customizable and can be transformed into a complete meal with the addition of chicken, beef and or/veggies (I’ve included TONS of variations with this recipe as your guide). Twice Baked Potatoes can also be made ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen (instructions included) for an easy heat and eat side or dinner!
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 5m⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 45 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- baking sheet
- oven
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
2
Add potatoes to foil and prick each one a few times with a fork. Brush potatoes all over with olive oil. Sprinkle tops with half of salt and pepper, rub to evenly distribute, flip and repeat. Bake potatoes at 400 degrees F for ⏱️ 45-60 minutes OR until fork tender (larger potatoes may take ⏱️ 75 minutes), turning the potatoes once or twice during baking.
olive oil1 tablespoon
3
Let potatoes cool ⏱️ 5-10 minutes (do not turn off oven). When cool enough to handle, slice each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out most of the inside of the potato, leaving 1/4” around the top edges and a little bit on the bottom and sides so the skin doesn’t tear.
4
Transfer potato shells back to the baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees F for ⏱️ 10 minutes (so the skins will harden/crisp up).
5
Meanwhile, add scooped out potato filling to a large bowl along with butter, milk, sour cream and seasonings. Mash until smooth (I use a handheld electric mixer) then stir in green onions, half of the bacon and 3/4 cup cheese. Add additional milk if needed to reach creamy consistency.
melted butter4 tablespoons
6
Spoon mashed potatoes back into the potato skins, slightly mounding in the middle. Top with remaining 3/4 cup cheese and bake at 400 degrees for approximately ⏱️ 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
7
Top potatoes with remaining bacon. Garnish with additional green onions and fresh parsley if desired. Serve with sour cream or Greek yogurt for added yum.
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