Description
Satisfy your cravings with Twice Baked Potatoes, a delightful dish that combines the creaminess of mashed potatoes with the irresistible flavors of cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh chives. This comforting recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family dinner or a cozy night in. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, these stuffed baked potatoes are sure to impress as a side dish or main course. Each bite delivers a rich burst of flavor that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- â…“ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- ¼ cup chives, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub potatoes and poke holes in them with a fork.
- Bake directly on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes until tender. Let cool slightly.
- Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out insides into a mixing bowl.
- Add butter, sour cream, milk, cheese, bacon, chives, salt, and pepper to the bowl; mash until smooth.
- Spoon mixture back into potato skins and mound slightly at the top.
- Place filled potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 28mg