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Ultimate Creamy and Cheesy Twice Baked Potatoes

Close-up of a delicious twice baked potato stuffed with creamy filling, melted cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and chives.
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Make the best twice baked potatoes with this easy recipe. These spuds are fluffy, loaded with cheese and bacon, and perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large Russet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup milk, warmed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, plus extra for topping
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rub the potatoes with olive oil and prick them several times with a fork. Bake directly on the oven rack for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the skins are crisp and the insides are tender.
  2. Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly until you can handle them. Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
  3. Carefully slice each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop the fluffy potato flesh into a large bowl, leaving about a 1/4-inch shell intact.
  4. Add the warm milk, butter, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, sour cream, salt, and pepper to the scooped potato. Mash everything together until smooth and creamy.
  5. Stir in the crumbled bacon and half of the fresh chives into the potato mixture.
  6. Spoon the filling evenly back into the potato skins, mounding it slightly.
  7. Place the filled potatoes on a baking sheet. Top each potato with the remaining cheddar cheese.
  8. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the filling is heated through and the cheese on top is melted and lightly golden.
  9. Garnish with the remaining fresh chives before serving.

Notes

  • For a make-ahead option, complete all steps through step 6. Cover the filled potatoes and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, let them sit at room temperature for 20 minutes, then bake as directed, adding 5-10 minutes to the baking time if needed.
  • Use high-quality, sharp cheddar cheese for the best flavor in this cheesy baked potatoes recipe.
  • If you prefer a casserole style, you can mash all the filling together and spread it into a baking dish instead of refilling the skins.

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