twice baked potatoes

Recipe by
Beth Pierce
Ofallon, MO

These easy twice-baked potatoes are loaded with crispy bacon, melted cheese, and green onions. They’re the perfect side dish for any meal. They are quick to prepare and can be prepped in advance.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For twice baked potatoes

  • 4
    Russet potatoes
  • olive oil
  • salt for sprinkling potatoes
  • 1/3 c
    sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    Monterey Jack finely shredded
  • 1 c
    finely shredded cheddar cheese (reserve 1/2 cup for the tops)
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/4 c
    milk
  • 2 slice
    crispy cooked bacon, chopped
  • 1
    scallion, thinly sliced

How To Make twice baked potatoes

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Dry the potatoes after washing, prick them 2-3 times with a fork, rub them with oil, and sprinkle them with salt. Place them uncovered on a baking sheet. Bake potatoes for 45-60 minutes or until soft to the touch when gently squeezed. Remove from oven and allow to cool enough to handle them.
  • 2
    Cut the baked potatoes in half and scoop the flesh into a large bowl, leaving the outer 1/4-1/3-inch intact.
  • 3
    Add the sour cream, butter, Monterey Jack cheese, 1/2 cup cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
  • 4
    Mash the mixture with a potato masher. Add just enough milk to make them creamy.
  • 5
    Spoon the mashed mixture into the potatoes.
  • 6
    Top them with the remaining cheese and bake. Sprinkle with bacon and green onions.

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