Description
Twice baked potatoes are a classic comfort food with a creamy, cheesy filling and crispy skins, perfect for any meal or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup bacon bits (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dry the russet potatoes. Bake for 45-60 minutes until fork-tender.
- Let the potatoes cool for 10-15 minutes, slice in half lengthwise, and scoop out the flesh into a bowl.
- Mash the potato flesh with butter, sour cream, cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth. Fold in chopped chives.
- Spoon the mixture back into each potato skin, top with additional cheese or bacon bits, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until heated through and golden.
Notes
Pair with a crisp green salad or steamed veggies. Decorate with extra chives for presentation.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg