Description
Twice Baked Potatoes are the epitome of comfort food, offering a delightful combination of crispy skins and creamy, cheesy filling. This easy recipe transforms basic ingredients into a gourmet dish that’s perfect for family dinners or special gatherings. Customize your potatoes with various toppings to suit every palate, and watch as they become the star of your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup bacon bits (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped chives or green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and scrub the potatoes.
- Bake potatoes directly on the oven rack for about 45 minutes until tender.
- Cool slightly, slice lengthwise, and scoop out insides into a bowl, leaving a quarter-inch shell.
- Mix scooped potato with butter, sour cream, half of the cheese, bacon bits (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Refill each potato skin with the mixture. Top with remaining cheese and chives.
- Bake again for 15-20 minutes until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato (200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 40mg