Description
Rich and comforting, these twice-baked potatoes are perfect as a side dish or even a main course for a cozy meal. Creamy filling, cheesy topping, and a hint of green onion make them irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup bacon bits (optional)
- Chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake Potatoes: Scrub the potatoes clean and poke a few holes in each with a fork. Place them directly on the oven rack and bake for 50-60 minutes or until tender.
- Scoop Out Potatoes: Remove the potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Slice each potato in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the insides, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato around the edges to form a sturdy shell. Place the scooped-out potato into a large mixing bowl.
- Mash the Potatoes: Mash the potato insides with a fork or potato masher. Add the sour cream, butter, milk (or heavy cream), 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste. Optionally, stir in bacon bits and green onions.
- Stuff the Potatoes: Spoon the mashed potato mixture back into the potato shells. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top of each stuffed potato.
- Bake Again: Place the stuffed potatoes on a baking sheet and return them to the oven. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the potatoes from the oven and garnish with chopped chives. Serve hot!
Notes
- Feel free to customize by adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before the final bake.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Category: side dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg