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The Ultimate Creamy Twice Baked Potatoes

Two perfectly prepared twice baked potatoes loaded with melted cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and green onions.
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Make the best twice baked potatoes with a fluffy interior and crispy skin. This recipe delivers creamy, cheesy comfort food perfect for any dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large Russet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt. Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
  2. Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the skins are crisp and the insides are tender when squeezed.
  3. Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly until you can handle them safely. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  4. Slice each potato in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop the fluffy potato flesh into a large bowl, leaving about a quarter-inch shell intact.
  5. Add the warm milk, softened butter, sour cream, 3/4 cup of the cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper to the scooped potato. Mash until smooth and creamy.
  6. Stir in the cooked bacon and half of the sliced green onions into the potato mixture.
  7. Spoon the filling evenly back into the potato shells, mounding it slightly.
  8. Place the stuffed potatoes on a baking sheet. Top each potato with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese.
  9. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the filling is heated through and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
  10. Garnish with the remaining green onions before serving.

Notes

  • For extra crispy skins, you can bake the empty potato shells for an additional 5 minutes after scooping out the filling before you refill them.
  • You can prepare the filling and stuff the potatoes a day ahead. Cover them and refrigerate. Add 5 to 10 minutes to the final baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
  • This recipe makes the ultimate potato side dish for holiday meals or Super Bowl parties.

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