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Make Ahead Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe- Freezer Friendly!

A drool-worthy side dish, these make ahead Twice Baked Potatoes are SO good! Make a lot and freeze some for another day (instructions included for freezing!)

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 10 halves
Calories: 229 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5 large potatoes
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 6 lices Bacon cooked & crumbled
  • ½ cup green onions chopped

Instructions

Get prepped
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  1. Scrub the potatoes thoroughly to remove dirt. Pat dry. Piece the potatoes with a fork.
Cook the potatoes in the microwave or oven
  1. Use the baked potato setting on your microwave (6-7 minutes) to cook them. Alternatively, preheat the oven to 400°F, and bake 45 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Allow to cool.
Scoop out the insides and mash
  1. When cool enough to handle, slice the potatoes in half lengthwise.
  2. Scoop out the cooked potato flesh, leaving the skins and a thin layer of potato around the edges.
  3. Add the scooped-out potato to a large bowl. Mash the potato with butter and milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste (you can use a hand mixer if you'd like).
Mix in the goodies
  1. Fold in the bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onions.
Stuff the potatoes
  1. Scoop the mashed potato filling back into the potato shells and top with the remaining cheese
Bake
  1. Place each stuffed potato on a baking sheet and bake about 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the potatoes are heated through.
Serve
  1. Sprinkle with extra green onions (or fresh parsley) and bacon. Serve with sour cream.

Notes

  • When scooping the potato out - be careful with it, you don't want to pierce the potato skin if you can help it.
  • When scooping the potato out - be careful with it, you don't want to pierce the potato skin if you can help it.
  • I prefer Russet potatoes, sometimes sold as "baking potatoes". Russets are big, and hold up well to being baked twice!
  • Simply make the potatoes to the point where you'd pop them in the oven for their second bake. Instead, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in the freezer in a freezer-safe bag.
  • To use, unwrap and bake as directed - add about 10 minutes of extra baking time if fully frozen. No need to thaw.
  • Use turkey bacon or store bought cooked bacon crumbles.
  • Add some garlic powder to the mixture when mashing - it's delish!
  • Add sour cream, butter AND milk to the mash - for a tangier approach

Nutrition Information

Calories 229kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 207mg (9%) Potassium 504mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 316IU (6%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 108mg (11%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10halves

Amount Per Serving

Calories 229

% Daily Value*

Calories 229kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 207mg 9%
Potassium 504mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 316IU 6%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 108mg 11%
Iron 1mg 6%

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