Description
Twice Baked Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, blending creamy, buttery potato goodness with a crispy skin and melty cheese. This delightful dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, making it easy to impress your guests. With endless customization options, these potatoes can be tailored to suit any palate, ensuring a memorable meal every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- ½ cup bacon bits
- 2 tbsp chopped chives or green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub the potatoes clean, poke holes with a fork, and bake directly on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Let cool for 10 minutes. Cut in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the insides into a bowl, leaving some flesh intact.
- Mix scooped potato with butter, sour cream, 1 cup of cheese, bacon bits, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Spoon the mixture back into potato skins, top with remaining cheese and chives.
- Bake for another 15-20 minutes until heated through and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato (250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg