Name: Twice Baked Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4-6 russet potatoes; 1/2 cup real cooked bacon or bacon bits; 4 tbsp melted butter; 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup shredded cheese; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 4 green onions

As if potatoes couldn’t get any better just by themselves. I go and add cheese, bacon and onions to name a few items! OH MY YUM! Y’all have got to try these easy, easy twice baked potatoes!

What’s in twice baked potatoes? (scroll to the bottom for the full printable recipe card)

potatoes – russet potatoes are best for twice baked potatoes, but any potato could be used
shredded cheese – any kind of shredded cheese is great, just pick your favorite cheese and add it to this recipe
butter
sour cream – regular sour cream or light sour cream can be used in this recipe
bacon – real cooked bacon or bacon bits will work for this recipe
green onions
salt
black pepper
garlic powder

What to serve with twice baked potatoes?

steak
pork chops
chicken
fish

How do I make twice baked potatoes? (scroll to the bottom for the full printable recipe card)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Wash potatoes and pat dry
Place potatoes onto a baking sheet
Bake potatoes for 1 – 1 1/2 hours or until done. Check potatoes by sticking a knife into them to see if they are soft inside
Set potatoes aside to cool
Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, take a sharp knife and cut them in half
Take a spoon and scoop the potato out of the potato skin
Take a large mixing bowl and add the potato, melted butter, sour cream, 1/2 of the shredded cheese, bacon, 1/2 of the green onions, salt, black pepper and garlic powder
With a fork combine and mash up the potatoes with all the other ingredients
Spoon the mixture into the potato skins
Top each potato with the remaining shredded cheese
Bake until the cheese is melted, approximately 7-10 minutes
Remove baking sheet from oven and sprinkle the remaining green onion over the potatoes
Serve and enjoy!

Can I leave out any of the ingredients in my twice baked potatoes?

Yes, any of these ingredients can be left out or exchange them for an ingredient that you would prefer.

How do I store leftover twice baked potatoes?

Once your twice baked potatoes has completely cooled place them into an airtight container or into a Zip-loc bag and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To reheat these potatoes simply place them onto a plate and microwave for approximately 1 minute or until warm.

Yield: 4 servings