Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe (Best Ever). These crispy potato shells are filled with creamy whipped mashed potatoes, rich cheese, and savory toppings, making them a delightful addition to any meal. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this versatile dish allows you to customize the fillings and toppings to suit your taste. Each bite offers a delicious contrast of textures and flavors that will impress your guests. Plus, they can be prepared ahead of time, making serving a breeze!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 4 oz shredded cheese (your choice)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 4 strips cooked bacon
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Scallions and fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Rub potatoes with oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake on a wire rack for 45 minutes to 1 hour until tender.
- Cool slightly, then cut in half lengthwise and scoop out flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Mash potato flesh with half the cheese, butter, scallions, bacon, sour cream, buttermilk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Crisp shells in the oven for 10 minutes. Fill with mashed mixture, top with remaining cheese and bake until heated through.
- Broil for 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato half (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg