Twice Baked Potatoes
A crowd pleasing side dish these twice baked potatoes are made with baked potato shells stuffed with creamy mashed potatoes then topped with cheese!
Ingredients
- 6 medium baked potatoes
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon Kosher salt
Filling
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup half-and-half
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Topping
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- ½ cup bacon bits
- 1 bunch green onions , chopped thin, optional
- Kosher salt , to taste
- Ground black pepper , to taste
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Bake potatoes. Scrub 6 potatoes under cold water. Pierce each with a fork several times and place on the baking sheet. Brush with 2 Tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with 1 Tablespoon salt. Bake 1 hour. Let cool. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F.
- Mash potato flesh. Cut potatoes in half. Scoop the white potato interior into a large bowl, leaving a little bit so the skins don’t tear. Add 6 Tablespoons butter, 1/3 cup half-and-half, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the bowl. Mash until combined, being careful not to over-mash.
- Add mashed potatoes back to shells. Scoop the potato mixture back into the skins. Top with cheese and bacon.
- Bake. Bake 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly. Top with sliced green onions, if desired, and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
Note: I usually end up only filling 10 potato skins. I like to fill them to the top, so I will usually discard 1-2 skins if they've broke.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or a toaster oven for best results.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 27g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Trans Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 65mg, Sodium: 1645mg, Potassium: 107mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 627IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 127mg, Iron: 0.3mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
