Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe

Twice Baked Potatoes are crispy potato shells stuffed with creamy mashed potatoes and topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, bacon, chives, and slices of jalapeno peppers. Easy to make with russet potatoes and simple ingredients.

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Why this recipe works

• Ease & simple ingredients – Perfect side dish and comfort food for Sunday supper, Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving.
• Easy to make – Simple ingredients, readily available at your grocery store – most you probably have on hand.
• Prep ahead – Prep ahead, refrigerate overnight and bake the following day.
• Crowd pleaser – It’s a hearty side dish to feed a crowd and perfect for gameday!

What you’ll need

• Russet potatoes – Choose similar sized potatoes so they bake evenly. Russet is a great baking potato that’s sturdy and holds their shape after scooping and refilling.
• Butter & heavy cream – Adds a creamy texture for
• Sour cream – Adds a nice tangy flavor to the mashed potatoes. Substitute plain Greek yogurt or whole cultured buttermilk.
• Cheese – Sharp or extra sharp cheddar works nicely. Buy bricks of cheese and grate it yourself.
• Bacon – Bake bacon in the oven, sprinkle with granulated maple sugar for added flavor.
• Green onions – Green onions (sliced thinly) or chives add a pop of flavor and color.
• Seasonings – Season the mashed potatoes with salt and black pepper.

How to make twice baked potatoes

• Prep potatoes Preheat the oven to 450-degrees F. Wash the potatoes and place directly on the racks in the oven or place on a half sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
• Bake potatoes – Cook the potatoes in the oven for 1 hour or until the potatoes are tender.
• Cut lengthwise & scoop filling – Cut the potatoes in half and scoop out the softened potato into a bowl. Leaving enough potato in the skin to keep it sturdy.

• Make the filling – Mash the potatoes with an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer. Add butter, sour cream, heavy cream to the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Use an electric hand mixer or potato masher to combine ingredients.
• Add cheese – Fold in shredded cheese with a rubber spatula.
• Stuff the potatoes – Scoop this mixture into each potato skin.
• Second bake – Top with additional cheese and bake in a preheated 400-degree F oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and filling heated through.
• Prep ahead and freeze potatoes – Make them ahead of time- You can prepare these potatoes ahead of time and place in the freezer, so all you need to do is bake them and top with garnishes.
• Garish & serve – Top with sour cream, pieces of bacon, fresh chives, and jalapeno slices.

Twice baked potatoes are an excellent make-ahead option for entertaining or holiday gatherings. Place filled potatoes into a disposable aluminum baking pan, parchment in between layers for easy storage in the freezer.

What to serve with twice baked potatoes

• Grandma’s meatloaf
• Baked breaded chicken
• Brown sugar glazed ham
• Orange glazed chicken
• Chicken marinade
• Sweet chili chicken

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