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Twice-Baked Potatoes

Twice-Baked Potatoes: Creamy Comfort to Savor Anytime

Twice-Baked Potatoes deliver creamy comfort with bacon, cheese, and sour cream in a crispy shell.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 8 large Baking Potatoes russet or Idaho recommended
  • ¼ cup Whole Milk or buttermilk for a richer alternative
For the Filling
  • 3 tablespoons Butter or margarine for a lighter option
  • 4 slices Cooked Bacon crumbled
  • ½ cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt as a healthy swap
  • 1 cup Cheddar Jack Cheese shredded
Seasonings
  • to taste Seasoned Salt adjust with regular salt if needed
  • to taste Ground Black Pepper freshly ground preferred
Optional Add-ins
  • to taste Green Onions omit if freezing

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the potatoes under cold water and pierce each with a fork. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
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  2. Once baked, let them cool slightly. Slice butter and crumble bacon. Combine in a mixing bowl.
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  3. Slice each potato in half and scoop out the insides into the bowl with butter and bacon.
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  4. Mash the insides, then mix in sour cream, cheddar jack cheese, and whole milk. Season with salt and pepper.
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  5. Fill the potato skins with the mixture and arrange them in a baking dish.
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  6. Top with additional cheddar jack cheese and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes.
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  7. Once golden, let cool for a few minutes. Serve immediately or store leftovers.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Mix and match your fillings to customize your Twice-Baked Potatoes. Freezer-friendly for easy meal prep.

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