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Loaded Twice-Baked Red Potatoes

These mini twice-baked red potatoes are super creamy and loaded with all the fixins', for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or side to any meal.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 20 -24 potatoes
Calories: 213 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 24 small red potatoes (about 2 pounds)
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup medium cheddar cheese finely shredded
  • ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon cooked bacon pieces finely chopped, about 3 strips of bacon
  • 2 green onions minced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place potatoes on baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and bake for 30-40 minutes or until they can be easily pierced with fork.
  2. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
  3. Let potatoes cool until able to handle then slice off the tops of each potato scoop out center of potato with melon baller and place in medium size bowl. Repeat with remaining potatoes and place potato shells back on baking tray.
  4. Melt butter and mix with buttermilk. Add to potatoes. Use hand mixer to mix together until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon more buttermilk if needed. Don’t overwork potatoes or they’ll become gluey. Stir in cheese, bacon pieces and green onions. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
  5. Spoon potato mixture into potato shells and mound a bit more on top. Garnish with extra shredded cheese and bacon bits if desired. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until warmed through and cheese is melting. Serve while hot and garnish with more minced green onion if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 213kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 87mg (4%) Potassium 1173mg (34%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 134IU (3%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20-24 potatoes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 213

% Daily Value*

Calories 213kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 87mg 4%
Potassium 1173mg 25%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 134IU 3%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.