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Twice Baked Potatoes

Twice Baked Potatoes: Elevate Your Comfort Food Game

Discover how to make Twice Baked Potatoes, a comforting, cheesy dish perfect for any meal or gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 4 pieces Russet Potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Or Greek yogurt
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Optional margarine
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese Can substitute with Gouda or Pepper Jack
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Reserve some for topping
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can use fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Milk Any milk or non-dairy alternative
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Bacon Optional for vegetarian version
  • 1/4 cup Scallion Can substitute with chives

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Wash and dry the russet potatoes, prick with a fork, rub with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt.
  3. Bake the potatoes on a baking sheet for 45-60 minutes until fork-tender.
  4. Cool for 15 minutes, then cut in half and scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl.
  5. Mix the potato flesh with sour cream, butter, cheeses, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  6. Spoon the filling back into the potato skins, top with reserved cheddar cheese, and bake for 15 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle with bacon and scallions before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 9gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 540mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use good quality russet potatoes and ensure they are completely dry before baking.

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