Description
Irresistible twice baked potatoes combine creamy mashed interiors with crispy potato skins for a comforting side dish. Cheese, bacon, and green onions elevate this classic recipe that brings warmth and satisfaction to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Dairy and Creamy Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 3 green onions, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Chives
- Extra cheese
- Extra bacon
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash potatoes and puncture with a fork. Roast at 400F (200C) for approximately 1 hour until completely tender.
- Allow potatoes to cool slightly, then carefully halve lengthwise. Delicately scoop potato flesh into a mixing bowl, preserving thin potato skin shells.
- Vigorously mash potato flesh with sour cream, milk, and butter until smooth and creamy. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Incorporate shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and crispy crumbled bacon into mashed potato mixture. Blend thoroughly.
- Generously refill potato skin shells with seasoned potato mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese over potato surfaces to create a golden topping.
- Return stuffed potatoes to oven, reducing temperature to 375F (190C). Bake 15-20 minutes until cheese melts and edges turn golden brown.
- Optional: Garnish with extra green onions, bacon bits, or additional herbs for enhanced presentation. Serve immediately while warm and aromatic.
Notes
- Prevent potato skin from tearing by gently scooping out the flesh with a spoon, keeping the shell intact for a sturdy base.
- Adjust consistency of the filling by gradually adding milk, ensuring a creamy but not runny texture that holds its shape when piped back into potato skins.
- Swap bacon for crispy mushrooms or plant-based bacon bits to create a vegetarian version that doesn’t compromise on flavor and texture.
- Use low-fat dairy options like Greek yogurt and reduced-fat cheese to make this indulgent dish lighter without sacrificing taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg