Description
Twice Baked Potatoes are a comforting and delicious dish that brings together fluffy potato skins filled with a creamy, savory mixture. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or casual get-togethers, these loaded potatoes are not only satisfying but also customizable to suit everyone’s tastes. With rich flavors from cheese, bacon, and chives, each bite is a delightful experience. They can be served as a hearty side or a main course, making them an ideal addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- ¼ cup chives, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub and poke holes in the potatoes.
- Bake potatoes on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Cool slightly, cut in half lengthwise, and scoop out the insides into a mixing bowl.
- Mix the scooped potato flesh with sour cream, milk, butter, cheese, bacon, chives, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Refill potato skins with the mixture and bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Serve hot with optional extra toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato half (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg