Cheesy Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes
Cheesy twice-baked potatoes with bacon are perfect for any night of the week. It takes just a few simple ingredients to make this delicious dish.
Servings (Adjustable):
Calories: 359kcal
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Ingredients
- 2 large baking potatoes russet or Idaho
- ½ cup bacon pieces or 4 slices
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese divided
- ⅓ cup chives chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Wash and pierce the potatoes with a fork.
- Bake the potatoes for approximately 1 hour, or until fork-tender, and set aside to cool.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy, drain and set aside. Chop with a knife, if cooking large bacon slices.
- Slice the potatoes in half lengthwise, and scoop out the flesh into a bowl, saving the skins.
- Add sour cream, milk, butter, salt, pepper, ½ cup cheese, and half of the chives to the potato flesh and mix with a hand mixer until creamy.
- Spoon the mixture back into the potato boats and top each with the remaining ingredients.
- Bake in the preheated oven for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
Notes
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- Choose the right potato. Russet potatoes work best for this recipe because they have a high starch content, making them fluffier when baked.
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- Bake evenly. Pierce the potatoes several times with a fork before baking so they cook evenly throughout.
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- Let cool before handling. Once your potatoes are done baking, let them cool for at least 10 minutes before handling them to avoid burning yourself.
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- Scoop carefully. When scooping out the potato flesh, be careful not to break the skin or leave too much behind.
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- Mix thoroughly. Mash the scooped-out potato flesh well with the other ingredients for an even flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 813mg | Potassium: 867mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 587IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 2mg
