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Twice-Baked Potatoes


  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 halves 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Creamy and cheesy twice-baked potatoes made with fluffy russets, butter, sour cream, and cheddar, baked again until golden and comforting.


Ingredients

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  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup milk or heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and bake potatoes for 50 to 60 minutes until tender.
  2. Cool slightly, slice in half, and scoop out flesh into a bowl leaving a thin border.
  3. Add butter, sour cream, milk, cheddar, salt, and black pepper and mash until smooth.
  4. Spoon mixture back into skins.
  5. Bake again for 15 to 20 minutes until heated through and lightly golden.
  6. Top with green onions and serve warm.

Notes

  • Pierce potatoes before first bake.
  • Do not overmix filling.
  • Season well before refilling.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 half
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 540mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: twice baked potatoes, cheesy baked potatoes, creamy potato side dish, stuffed baked potatoes