Yield: 8

Cheesy Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe

Make these cheesy twice-baked potatoes to serve alongside any of your favorite meals or to enjoy as a meal in itself!

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 Russet potatoes
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and chopped
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 tablespoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wash the potatoes well, then place them in a bowl with the oil and salt. Toss them to coat well.
  3. Lay the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and pierce each potato 2-3 times with a fork. potatoes laying on a parchment lined baking dish
  4. Bake for 60 minutes then remove from the oven.
  5. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F.
  6. Slice the baked potatoes in half lengthwise and remove the middle of the potato into a bowl. potatoes with empty shells
  7. Place the potato shells back onto the baking sheet.
  8. In the bowl with the potato middles, add the sour cream, cream cheese, melted butter, bacon, 1 1/2 cups of the cheese, paprika, and black pepper, then mix together well. glass bowl of cheese and bacon
  9. Taste and add salt if needed.
  10. Scoop the mixture into the potato shells and then top with the remaining cheese.
  11. Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted and is bubbling. twice baked potatoes topped with cheese on parchment paper
  12. Serve hot with a sprinkle of green onions on top. twice baked potatoes on wood cutting board on marble table

Notes

Skip the paprika, salt, and black pepper and stir in a packet of Ranch seasoning instead for a different flavor.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 510Total Fat: 38gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1269mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 20g