The Best Twice Baked Potatoes

These are The Best Twice Baked Potatoes! This easy recipe is loaded with all your favorite ingredients! Make Ahead, family friendly, and perfect on their own or as a side.

Now that my kids finally like potatoes, I’m working them into every single meal, making up for lost time! HA. I’ve been cooking baked potatoes and these twice baked potatoes with reckless abandon. They are so good!

What is a Twice Baked Potato?

A twice-baked potato is creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes nestled in crisp, salty potato skin. Basically a potato boat! First you roast the potatoes whole so they get tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. Then you take all the innards and mix it with goodies like butter, cheese, milk, and/or bacon and fill the potato skins back up and bake it again. Comforting, satisfying, and loved by millions.

What are some good mix-ins?

Pretty much anything goes well mixed into a twice baked potato! The filling is so versatile.

• Mix in crispy chopped bacon
• Roasted Broccoli
• Horseradish or Sriracha
• Scallions or chives
• Or keep it simple with just butter and cheese

Can Twice Baked Potatoes Be Made Ahead of Time?

Yes! Not only are these potatoes absolutely delicious, but everything can be made ahead of time, if necessary.

• Make up to 3 days ahead, stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator, then just pop them in the oven when you’re ready.
• You can also freeze them individually on a baking sheet and once solid, store them in a freezer-safe resealable plastic bag.
• To reheat the potatoes, you’ll basically be baking them a third time. Reheat chilled potatoes in the oven at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes, or about 30-40 minutes if they’re frozen.

Other Potato recipes we love!

• Baked Potatoes
• Funeral Potatoes
• Roasted Potatoes
• Potato Latkes
• Mashed Potato Cakes

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How To Make Twice Baked Potatoes

The Best Twice-Baked Potatoes

These are The Best Twice Baked Potatoes! This easy recipe is loaded with all your favorite ingredients! Family friendly and perfect on their own or as a side.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Twice baked potatoes

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 515kcal

Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes (about 3 pounds)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 12 ounces bacon , diced
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 scallions , diced
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup butter , softened
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the potatoes on a baking sheet; prick them in several places with a fork. Rub them with the vegetable oil and bake for 1 hour, or until tender. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
• Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
• In the meantime, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Slice potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop flesh into a large bowl, leaving a small rim of the potato intact so you don’t tear the shell. Lay the hollowed out potato shells back onto the baking sheet.
• Add the bacon (reserving some), sour cream, half of the cheese, the onions (reserving some), milk, butter, salt, pepper, and garlic powder into the bowl. Using a handheld mixer, blend until combined and creamy.
• Divide mixture among the potato skins, then sprinkle with reserved bacon, cheese, and onion. Place back into the oven for 15 minutes until warmed through and cheese had melted.
• Dig in and enjoy!

Notes

1. These can be made up to 3 days ahead, stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator, then just pop them in the oven when you’re ready.
2. You can also freeze them individually on a baking sheet and once solid, store them in a freezer-safe resealable plastic bag.
3. To reheat the potatoes, you'll basically be baking them a third time. Reheat chilled potatoes in the oven at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes, or about 30-40 minutes if they're frozen.

Nutrition

Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 606mg | Potassium: 961mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 658IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 2mg

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adapted from allrecipes