Description
These Twice Baked Potatoes are a comforting and delicious side dish featuring crispy potato skins filled with a creamy mixture of mashed potatoes, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and fresh chives. Perfectly baked twice for a golden, cheesy topping and a smooth, flavorful interior, they make a great accompaniment to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Filling
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk or heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions or chives
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the russet potatoes thoroughly and prick each with a fork. Rub them evenly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 50 to 60 minutes until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Cool and scoop out potatoes: Remove the potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool slightly until they can be handled safely. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl, taking care to leave the shells intact for stuffing.
- Prepare the filling: Mash the scooped potato flesh with sour cream, unsalted butter, and milk or heavy cream until smooth and creamy. Stir in shredded sharp cheddar cheese, chopped green onions or chives, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fill the potato shells: Spoon the creamy potato mixture back into the hollowed-out potato skins. If desired, top the filled potatoes with a little extra shredded cheddar cheese to enhance the gooey, cheesy topping.
- Bake the stuffed potatoes: Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the stuffed potatoes for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Feel free to add cooked bacon bits or other favorite toppings for additional flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
- Russet potatoes are preferred for their starchy texture, ideal for mashing and baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: twice baked potatoes, baked potatoes, cheesy potatoes, side dish, comfort food, russet potatoes, stuffed potatoes
