Ultimate Twice-Baked Potatoes
Some dishes earn a permanent spot in your recipe rotation — and Ultimate Twice-Baked Potatoes are exactly that. They look impressive, taste absolutely incredible, and somehow manage to feel like a warm hug on a plate.
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes scrubbed clean
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup sour cream full-fat recommended
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded and divided
- ¼ cup milk warmed slightly
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 4 stalks green onions sliced thin and divided
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place potatoes directly on the oven rack — no foil needed.2. Bake the potatoes for 1 hour, or until a fork slides in easily. Remove and let cool until safe to handle.3. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy and deep brown. Drain on paper towels, then crumble into pieces. Set aside.4. Slice and scoop each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop the flesh into a large bowl, leaving about ¼ inch around the edges so the skins hold their shape. Place the empty skins on a baking sheet.5. Make the filling by adding sour cream, ½ cup cheese, half the green onions, milk, butter, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the potato flesh. Mix with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning.6. Fill the skins by spooning the mixture back into each potato shell, mounding it slightly. Top with remaining cheese, green onions, and crumbled bacon.7. Bake again for 15 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Don't over-mix the filling — just blend until smooth to keep the texture light and fluffy.
- For extra crispy skins, pop the empty shells in the oven for 5 minutes before filling them.
- Warm your milk and butter slightly before mixing — cold dairy can make the filling lumpy.
- These can be prepped a day ahead, refrigerated, and baked when ready — just add 5–10 extra minutes.
- Freeze individually wrapped for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 422
- Total Carbohydrate: 29g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Total Sugars: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Total Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Cholesterol: 63mg
- Vitamin C: 19mg
- Sodium: 537mg
- Calcium: 174mg
- Iron: 1mg
- Potassium: 650mg