Twice Baked Potatoes
Twice Baked Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, transforming simple russet potatoes into cheesy, bacon-filled delights. With a crispy skin and a rich, creamy interior, they make for a stunning side dish or hearty appetizer that’s sure to impress at any gathering. Perfectly seasoned and endlessly customizable, these twice-baked wonders will leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and dry the russet potatoes.
- Bake the potatoes for 45-60 minutes until tender. Let cool slightly.
- Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a bowl, keeping the skins intact.
- Mash the potato flesh with butter, 3/4 cup of cheese, milk, bacon bits, and green onions until smooth.
- Spoon the filling back into the potato skins, top with remaining cheese.
- Bake again for 15-20 minutes until heated through and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato half (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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