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Classic Twice Baked Potatoes

A close-up of a delicious twice baked potato stuffed with creamy filling, melted cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and green onions.
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Make creamy, cheesy stuffed potatoes using the twice baked method. This recipe yields fluffy interiors and a savory topping perfect for any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh green onions
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
  2. Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the skins are crisp and the insides are tender.
  3. Remove potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly until you can handle them. Slice each potato in half lengthwise.
  4. Carefully scoop the flesh from each potato half into a bowl, leaving about a quarter-inch shell intact.
  5. Add the butter, milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper to the scooped potato flesh. Mash until smooth.
  6. Stir in half of the cheddar cheese, the bacon, and the green onions into the potato mixture. Mix well.
  7. Spoon the filling evenly back into the potato shells. Mound the filling slightly.
  8. Place the filled potatoes on a baking sheet. Top each with the remaining cheddar cheese.
  9. Return the potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Notes

  • For crispier skins, rub the potatoes with a little extra oil before the first bake.
  • You can prepare the filling a day ahead and store it in the refrigerator. Add 5-10 minutes to the final bake time if baking cold filling.
  • Use your favorite cheese blend instead of cheddar for a different flavor profile.

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