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Ultimate Twice Baked Potatoes

Two delicious twice baked potatoes loaded with creamy filling, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon bits.
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Make classic, creamy, cheesy twice baked potatoes loaded with bacon and sour cream. This recipe yields fluffy potatoes perfect for any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large Russet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 green onions, sliced for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. 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. Scoop out the flesh into a bowl, leaving about a quarter-inch shell intact.
  4. Place the potato shells back on a baking sheet.
  5. Add milk and butter to the scooped potato flesh. Mash until smooth. Stir in the sour cream, salt, pepper, and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix well.
  6. Spoon the potato mixture evenly back into the potato shells. Top each shell with the remaining cheddar cheese and the crumbled bacon.
  7. Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the filling is heated through.
  8. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

  • For make-ahead preparation, complete the recipe through step 6. Cover the stuffed potatoes and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Add 5 to 10 minutes to the final baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
  • For a freezer option, wrap the assembled, unbaked potatoes tightly in plastic wrap, then foil. Freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking as directed.

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