Twice-Baked Potatoes Recipe
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Twice-Baked Potatoes Recipe
Description
This Twice-Baked Potatoes Recipe starts with baking whole russet potatoes until tender. After baking, the potatoes are halved and their insides scooped out, leaving a thin shell. The potato flesh is combined with sour cream, half and half (or whipping cream), green onions, cooked bacon bits, garlic salt, and cheddar cheese. This creamy mixture is spooned back into the potato shells and baked again until the tops are golden brown and heated through.
The result is a comforting dish where the outer skins provide a slight crispness and structural contrast, while the filling is rich and smooth with distinct flavors of bacon and sharp cheddar. The garlic salt adds a subtle depth of flavor throughout.
These potatoes work well as a side for grilled meats or as part of a casual dinner. The recipe's multiple baking stages ensure soft interiors complemented by a cheesy crust.
Ingredients
- 4 russet potato about 2 lb
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup half and half or whipping cream
- 2 Tbsp green onions diced
- 1/4 cup Bacon chopped, cooked
- 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese grated
- 1 tsp garlic salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Wash the potatoes under cold water and pat them dry. Place them on a baking sheet, leaving a bit of space between each. Poke each potato in several places with a fork. Bake potatoes at 400°F for about 60-75 minutes or until they are easily pierced with a fork and give a little when pressed.
- Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides (leaving about 1/4” in the shell) and transfer into a large bowl. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or fork.
- Add sour cream, half and half, and parsley salt to the bowl with the potato insides. Mash the mixture together until creamy.
- Add green onions, bacon bits, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese and stir to combine.
- Fill the potato skins with the potato mixture and sprinkle the tops with the remaining cheddar cheese. Reduce the oven temperature and bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are heated through.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people (makes 8 potato halves)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbs | 47g | |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 575mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 1047mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 321IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 294mg | 29% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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