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Ultimate Twice Baked Potatoes

Close-up of two Ultimate twice baked potatoes stuffed with creamy filling, topped with melted cheddar cheese and fresh chives.
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Make creamy and crunchy twice baked potatoes that are a no-fail comfort food side dish for your next family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 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.
  3. Remove potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly until you can handle them. Cut each potato in half lengthwise.
  4. Scoop the flesh from each potato half into a bowl, leaving about a 1/4-inch shell intact. Place the potato shells on a baking sheet.
  5. Add the milk, butter, salt, and pepper to the scooped potato flesh. Mash until smooth and creamy.
  6. Stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese, the sour cream, and the crumbled bacon into the potato mixture. Mix well.
  7. Spoon the potato mixture evenly back into the reserved potato skins, mounding it slightly.
  8. Top each stuffed potato with the remaining cheddar cheese.
  9. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, until the filling is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Garnish with fresh chives before serving.

Notes

  • For extra crispy potato skins, brush the inside of the empty shells lightly with olive oil before scooping the filling back in.
  • You can substitute Monterey Jack cheese for cheddar if you prefer a milder flavor in your cheesy side dishes.
  • Prepare the filling ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before the final baking step.

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