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Twice Baked Potatoes

Easy twice baked potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, loaded with creamy mashed potatoes, melty cheese and savory toppings then baked to perfection. This simple recipe makes the perfect side dish for weeknight dinners, holidays or even potlucks that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 233 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 5 large, russet potatoes
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup crumbled bacon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Wash and dry potatoes and set aside.
  • Prick each potato a few times with a fork then place on a baking sheet (do not wrap in foil).
  • Bake for 1 hour then remove from oven.
  • Let potatoes cool for about 15 minutes.
  • Cut each potato in half lengthwise.
  • Using a spoon, scrape the inside portion of the potato into a large mixing bowl leaving the skin intact.
  • Place the skin back on the baking sheet.
  • Repeat this process for each potato.
  • Add the sour cream, milk, butter, seasonings, 1 cup of shredded cheese and 3/4 cup crumbled bacon to mixing bowl.
  • Beat together until ingredients are well combined.
  • Spoon the potato filling back into the potato skins then top with remaining shredded cheese and crumbled bacon.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese has melted and the tops are slightly browned.
  • Let cool and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 11gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 695mgPotassium: 490mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 305IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 142mgIron: 1mg
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