Description
Twice Baked Potatoes are a comforting and delicious side dish combining crispy baked potato skins filled with creamy, flavorful mashed potato mixture topped with melted cheddar cheese and green onions. Perfect for a family meal or holiday dinner, this recipe delivers a satisfying blend of textures and classic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 large russet potatoes
- Extra-virgin olive oil (for rubbing)
Mashed Potato Filling
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more for sprinkling
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Topping
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a fork to poke a few holes in each potato to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Bake Potatoes: Place the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and rub each with olive oil to help crisp the skin. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Cool and Scoop: Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool just enough to handle safely. Slice each potato in half lengthwise, then carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving about a ¼-inch border of potato intact around the skins to maintain structure.
- Make Filling: Transfer the scooped potato flesh to a large mixing bowl. Add milk, sour cream, butter, grated garlic, salt, and pepper. Mash the mixture until smooth and creamy for a rich, flavorful filling.
- Fill and Top: Arrange the potato skins cut side up on the baking sheet. Sprinkle them lightly with salt, then fill each skin with the creamy potato mixture. Top with grated cheddar cheese evenly across each filled potato half.
- Second Bake: Return the filled potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 25 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and starting to brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with chopped green onions. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- These twice baked potatoes provide a delightful mix of crispy skin and creamy mashed potato filling, making them a perfect side dish for many meals.
- For extra flavor, consider adding bacon bits or chives to the mashed filling.
- You can make these ahead of time and reheat before serving; just cover with foil to avoid over-browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato half
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
