Ultimate Twice-Baked Potatoes a delicious and satisfying side dish or can even be served as a main course for dinner.
To make this Ultimate Twice-Baked Potatoes first, you need to bake the potatoes until they're tender. Then, cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides, leaving the skin intact. The scooped-out potato flesh is then mixed with butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, cooked bacon bits, green onions, and seasonings to create a flavorful filling. The filling is then spooned back into the potato shells and topped with additional cheese and bacon before being baked again until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 1 hour and 10-15 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour and 30-35 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon, plus more for topping
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions, plus more for topping
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dry the potatoes. Using a fork, poke several holes in each potato.
- Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until they're tender.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides, leaving about 1/4 inch of flesh around the edges. Place the scooped-out flesh in a mixing bowl.
- To the mixing bowl, add the sour cream, butter, shredded cheddar cheese, cooked bacon bits, sliced green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Spoon the filling back into the potato shells. Top each potato with additional shredded cheese and bacon bits.
- Place the potatoes back on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Once done, remove the potatoes from the oven and sprinkle them with additional green onions before serving.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 600
- Fat: 44g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
The Ultimate Twice-Baked Potatoes dish is a hearty and comforting side dish or main course that's perfect for any occasion. With a crispy exterior and a creamy, cheesy filling, these potatoes are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Plus, with the addition of bacon and green onions, this dish is packed with flavor. Give this recipe a try and enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal!
