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Classic Twice Baked Potatoes

Close-up of a perfectly stuffed twice baked potato loaded with mashed potato filling, melted cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and green onions.
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Make perfect twice baked potatoes with a creamy, cheesy filling topped with crispy bacon.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large Russet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 green onions, sliced for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
  2. Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the skins are crisp and the insides are tender.
  3. Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly until you can handle them. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  4. Slice each potato in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out the flesh into a bowl, leaving about a 1/4-inch shell of potato skin.
  5. Add the milk, butter, salt, pepper, sour cream, and half of the cheddar cheese to the potato pulp. Mash until smooth and creamy.
  6. Stir in the crumbled bacon. Taste the filling and add more salt or pepper if needed.
  7. Spoon the filling mixture evenly back into the potato shells, mounding it slightly.
  8. Place the filled potatoes on a baking sheet. Top each with the remaining cheddar cheese.
  9. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
  10. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

  • For extra crispy skins, bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack instead of on a pan.
  • You can prepare the filling and stuff the potatoes a day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Add 5 to 10 minutes to the final baking time if baking from cold.
  • Substitute Monterey Jack or Gruyere cheese for cheddar for a different flavor profile.

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