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Ultimate Twice Baked Potatoes with Bacon and Cheese

Two perfectly prepared twice baked potatoes loaded with melted cheddar cheese and crispy bacon bits.
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Make the best creamy and cheesy twice baked potatoes loaded with bacon. This recipe delivers fluffy insides and crispy skins, perfect for any dinner or holiday gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large Russet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rub the potatoes with olive oil and prick them several times with a fork.
  2. Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the skins are crisp and the insides are tender when squeezed.
  3. Remove potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly until you can handle them. Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
  4. Carefully slice each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh into a bowl, leaving about a 1/4-inch border of potato inside the skin to keep the shells intact.
  5. Add the scooped potato flesh back into the bowl with the butter, sour cream, milk, salt, pepper, half of the bacon, and half of the cheddar cheese. Mash everything together until creamy and smooth.
  6. Spoon the filling mixture evenly back into the potato skins, mounding it slightly.
  7. Place the stuffed potatoes on a baking sheet. Top each potato with the remaining cheddar cheese and bacon.
  8. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the filling is heated through.
  9. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving. Enjoy these ultimate stuffed potatoes!

Notes

  • For make-ahead side dishes, you can scoop and fill the potatoes, then cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before the final bake. Add 5-10 minutes to the second bake time if baking straight from the refrigerator.
  • To achieve fluffy twice baked potatoes, avoid overmixing the filling once the milk and butter are added.
  • If you prefer a casserole style, mash all the filling together and spread it in a baking dish instead of refilling the skins.

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