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This image shows twice-baked potatoes cut in half, topped with gooey melted cheese, crispy bacon bits, and freshly chopped spring onions for a flavorful finish.

Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe

Twice-baked potatoes are a delightful combination of tender baked potatoes filled with a creamy mixture of sour cream, butter, cheese, and crispy bacon. The mixture is scooped back into the skins and baked again until golden and delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 422 kcal

Equipment

  • OvenBaking sheet
  • Large, deep skillet
  • Potato masher or hand mixer
  • Spoon (for scooping)
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 4 large baking potatoes
  • 8 green onions, sliced, divided
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 8 slices bacon
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
    This image shows an oven being preheated, ensuring the perfect temperature for baking the potatoes to tender perfection.
  • Bake the potatoes for about an hour until tender, then let them cool slightly.
    This image shows crispy bacon pieces sizzling in a pan, releasing their rich, smoky aroma.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crispy, then crumble it and set it aside.
    This image shows whole potatoes placed on a baking sheet, roasting in the oven until soft and fluffy inside.
  • Slice the potatoes in half and scoop out the flesh, keeping the skins.
    This image shows baked potatoes being sliced in half, preparing them for the delicious filling.
  • Mix the scooped potato with sour cream, milk, butter, salt, pepper, half of the cheese, and half of the green onions until creamy.
    This image shows a spoon carefully scooping out the fluffy potato flesh, leaving behind sturdy skins for the second bake.
  • Fill the potato skins with the mixture, topping each with the remaining cheese, green onions, and bacon.
    This image shows a bowl filled with mashed potato mixture, blended with cheese, butter, and seasonings for a rich, flavorful filling.
  • Bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  • Serve hot!
    This image shows twice-baked potatoes fresh from the oven, golden brown and bubbling with cheese, ready to be served.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, try adding garlic powder or chives to the potato mixture.
  • You can use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a tangy twist.
  • To make it more indulgent, top with additional cheese or a dollop of sour cream before serving.