Easy Twice Baked Potatoes
Easy and delicious twice baked potatoes are the perfect addition to your dinner menu!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 588kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes scrubbed and dried
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil for rubbing potatoes
- Cracked black pepper to taste
- Kosher salt to taste
- ½ cup diced thick-cut bacon divided
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup milk plus more as needed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 3 green onions sliced and divided
- Chopped chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Rub potatoes lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper to taste. Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake potatoes in preheated oven for 50 minutes.
- While potatoes are baking, fry diced bacon in a large skillet until evenly brown. Set aside on a paper towel to drain.
- When potatoes are done cooking, remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop the potato flesh into a large mixing bowl. Return hollowed skins to the baking sheet and bake an additional 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add ½ cup cheese, sour cream, milk, butter, salt, pepper, ½ each of the crumbled bacon and green onions to the bowl with the cooked potato. Mash or mix with a hand mixer until well blended and creamy, adding more milk, butter, and seasoning to taste.
- Remove skins from oven and turn oven to High Broil. Divide the potato mixture evenly between the skins, creating a mound in the middle. Divide remaining cheese between each potato half, then broil for 5 to 8 minutes until cheese is melted and crispy. Garnish with remaining bacon and green onions, or chopped chives.
Notes
Note: Potatoes can be reheated. Brush the tops with butter, wrap them with a damp paper towel and put them on a microwave-safe plate or dish. Microwave on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Unwrap, stir and check if they are heated through. If not, cook them for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute until reheated.
Nutrition
Calories: 588kcal