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Twice Baked Potatoes

No matter what you’re serving for dinner, these Best Ever Twice Baked Potatoes will turn it into a meal that everyone will love! These creamy, cheesy stuffed potatoes are the perfect side dish for any family gathering or weekday night meal!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 6 small russet or baking potatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp coarse salt
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 3 tbsp butter (softened)
  • ½ cup milk
  • 6 slices bacon (cooked crisp, chopped, and divided)
  • ¼ cup green onions
  • cups (diced)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°. Scrub the potatoes and poke them with a fork.
  • Rub with olive oil and sprinkle coarse salt over the potato skins. Place the potatoes directly on the rack in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes or until the potatoes are soft.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon, so it is crispy. Remove the bacon and place it on a plate lined with paper towels. Set aside.
  • Remove potatoes and allow them to cool completely. Then, cut them in half lengthwise. Then scoop out the baked potato filling leaving a thin layer in the skin.
  • Add potatoes, sour cream, pepper, garlic powder, butter, and milk in a large bowl. Mix with an electric hand mixer or potato masher until creamy and smooth.
  • Add green onions, ½ the bacon, and ¾ cup of cheese to the potato filling. Fold them in until well combined.
  • Spoon the filling into the potato skins. Then, top with remaining cheese and bacon.
  • Bake for 15-20 or until the cheese has completely melted.

*All nutrition information provided is automatically calculated and is an estimate and will vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact numbers on your ingredients, I would recommend calculating them with your prefered nutrition calculator.

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