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One twice baked potato on a blue plate.
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5 from 22 votes

Twice Baked Potatoes

Twice baked potatoes are easier to make than you think and are a great side to so many dishes.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 baking potatoes - scrubbed clean
  • Canola Oil
  • 8 slices thick-cut bacon fried
  • 2 sticks butter cut into slices
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 green onions sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • With a paper towel, rub the outside of the potatoes with canola oil. Place potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked inside and the skins are slightly crisp. Turn the oven down to 300 degrees F.
  • Dice the fried bacon into bits. In a large bowl, combine the bacon, butter, sour cream, milk, salt, and pepper into a large bowl.
  • While the potatoes are still hot, hold each potato in a clean towel and cut in half lengthwise. With a large spoon, scrape out the insides into the bowl with the other ingredients. Repeat until all the potatoes have been scraped. Reserve the potato skins on a large baking sheet.
  • Use a potato masher to mix the ingredients together. Stir in 1 cup of the grated Cheddar cheese. Add sliced green onions to the bowl. Stir, taste and adjust the seasonings if necessary.
  • Fill each potato half with the potato mixture and return to the baking sheet. Top with remaining 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the potatoes are hot.
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