Easy Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe – Mmmmmmm!

Baked potatoes are one of my favorite comfort dishes–but they’ve got nothing on this easy twice baked potatoes recipe! Twice baked potatoes are a creamy combination of warm mashed potatoes mixed with sour cream, butter, bacon and cheese.  This Easy Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe is sure to become your favorite new potato sidedish.

What Is A Twice Baked Potato?

Twice baked potatoes (also called double baked potatoes or jacket potatoes) are exactly what they sound like, ha!

First, the potato is baked. Then, the insides are scooped out and combined with delicious ingredients that make them creamier and more flavorful, before being scooped back into the potato skins to be baked for a second time.

How To Make Twice Baked Potatoes 

My favorite part of this twice baked potatoes recipe is all of the toppings! Nothing is yummier on a baked potato than sour cream and chives–unless it’s bacon and cheese! Yum! 

This Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe: 

• Serves: 12
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour + 20  minutes 

Ingredients – Twice Baked Potatoes

• 6 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed and dried 
• Vegetable or canola oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Filling – Twice Baked Potatoes

• ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter
• ½ cup milk, buttermilk or half-and-half
• ¼ cup sour cream 
• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese or your favorite, divided 
• 6 strips bacon, cooked and chopped 
• 1 tablespoon chives, thinly sliced or green onions 
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 

Serving – Twice Baked Potatoes

• Fresh parsley 
• Green onions 
• Chives
• Sour cream  
• Salt and pepper 

Instructions – Twice Baked Potatoes

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2

Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.

Step 3

Clean and dry potatoes.

Step 4

Prick the potatoes with a fork and rub with oil.

Step 5

Place potatoes on wire rack and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 6

Bake for 1 hour or until fork tender.

Note: You can also cook potatoes in the microwave, prior to filling, if you would like.

Step 7

Remove from oven and turn over to 375 degrees F.

Step 8

Allow potatoes to cool slightly until you can handle them.

Step 9

Slice potato in half lengthwise.

Step 10

Scrape out flesh leaving about ? inch thick of shell.

Step 11

Add potato to large mixing bowl.

Step 12

Add butter, milk and sour cream and mix until well combined and smooth.

Step 13

Stir in ¾ cup cheese, bacon and chives.

Step 14

Add salt and pepper and stir until well combined.

Step 15

Fill potato shells with filling and place on baking sheet.

Step 16

Top each potato with remaining cheese.

Step 17

Return to oven and bake 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 18

Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Step 19

Serve with additional bacon, parsley, chives or green onion, and sour cream, if desired.

How to Store Leftover Twice Baked Potatoes

Store leftovers in refrigerator in an airtight container.  They will last up to 48 hours and can be reheated in the oven just like the second baking.

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What is your favorite topping for twice baked potatoes?