**Baked potatoes: A versatile dish with endless possibilities**
Baked potatoes are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. They are incredibly versatile and can be topped with a variety of ingredients to create a dish that is both delicious and satisfying. From classic butter and sour cream to more adventurous toppings like chili and cheese, there are endless possibilities when it comes to baked potatoes. This article provides three different recipes for baked potatoes, each with its own unique flavor profile. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a more elaborate dish for a special occasion, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will love.
**The three recipes included in this article are:**
1. **Classic Baked Potatoes:** This recipe is a timeless classic, perfect for any occasion. Simply bake potatoes until they are tender, then top with butter, sour cream, chives, and bacon.
2. **Loaded Baked Potatoes:** This recipe takes the classic baked potato to the next level, with a variety of toppings that are sure to please everyone. Choose from chili, cheese, bacon, sour cream, and chives, or create your own unique combination.
3. **Twice-Baked Potatoes:** This recipe is a bit more labor-intensive than the others, but it is well worth the effort. Twice-baked potatoes are made by baking potatoes until they are tender, then scooping out the flesh and mixing it with a variety of ingredients, such as cheese, sour cream, and chives. The potato mixture is then returned to the potato skins and baked again until golden brown.
ULTIMATE TWICE BAKED POTATOES
I made these up years ago and have been making them ever since. They are always a big hit. These potatoes make a wonderful side dish for any meal and are terrific heated up the next day for lunch.
Provided by PONYGIRL64
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Twice Baked Potato Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bake potatoes in preheated oven for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
- When potatoes are done allow them to cool for 10 minutes. Slice potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop the flesh into a large bowl; save skins. To the potato flesh add sour cream, milk, butter, salt, pepper, 1/2 cup cheese and 1/2 the green onions. Mix with a hand mixer until well blended and creamy. Spoon the mixture into the potato skins. Top each with remaining cheese, green onions and bacon.
- Bake for another 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 537.1 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
EASY AIR FRYER BAKED POTATOES
Tender, delicious baked potatoes with a crispy, flavorful skin. Finish them with a dollop of sour cream, if you'd like.
Provided by Taylerand20
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Baked Potato Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Rub potatoes with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and parsley. Place potatoes in the air fryer basket.
- Cook in the preheated air fryer until potatoes are soft, 40 to 50 minutes, depending on potato size.
- Slice potatoes lengthwise. Pinch both sides of each potato, using your hands and forcing potatoes to open up, until the fluffy insides come up. Place 1 tablespoon of butter into each potato.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.8 calories, Carbohydrate 64.9 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 205.4 mg, Sugar 3 g
KEG TWICE BAKED POTATOES
One of my kids' favourite places to eat is the Keg Steakhouse. Sooo good, we go every year for a joint birthday celebration. Many different choices for entrees, but everyone always gets the twice baked potato as their side!
Provided by MummaKat
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h10m
Yield 3 potatoes, 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bake the potatoes at 425 for 45 minutes, until done.
- Let the potatoes cool enough to handle, then cut the tops off.
- Mash potatoes by hand or with a mixer, adding butter, sour cream, salt and pepper.
- Add the garlic, bacon bits, and green onion.
- Spoon the mixture back into the potato shells.
- Bake again for 10 minutes at 425.
CREAMY STUFFED BAKED POTATOES
My mom gave me the recipe for these twice-baked potatoes, and I altered them by adding garlic, bacon and green onions. They're perfect for a potluck or even an elegant meal. My two boys absolutely love them! -Kristyn Drews, Omaha, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 375° for 1 hour or until tender. When cool enough to handle, cut a thin slice off the top of each potato and discard. Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp, leaving thin shells. , In a large bowl, beat the pulp with butter. Stir in 1 cup of cheese, sour cream, salad dressing mix, chives and garlic. Spoon into potato shells. Sprinkle with remaining cheese., Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 375 ° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Top with bacon and green onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 14g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
BAKED SWEET POTATOES
Very healthy and tasty sweet potatoes that will be a great addition to any meal. Very easy!
Provided by JENNCOOK
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat the bottom of a glass or non-stick baking dish with olive oil, just enough to coat.
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them into medium size pieces. Place the cut sweet potatoes in the baking dish and turn them so that they are coated with the olive oil. Sprinkle moderately with oregano, and salt and pepper (to taste).
- Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 60 minutes or until soft.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.3 calories, Carbohydrate 61 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 92.4 mg, Sugar 19.6 g
BAKED SWEET POTATOES
Making baked sweet potatoes is an easy, healthy way to add some nutrients to any meal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees with rack in center position.
- Scrub and pat potatoes dry. Pierce potatoes all over with the tines of a fork and bake in oven, directly on rack, until soft and caramelizing, 1 1/2 hours.
- Slash the tops of potatoes open with the tip of a sharp knife and push ends of each potato toward each other to open. Divide butter, salt, and pepper among potatoes and serve.
TWICE BAKED POTATOES
This is great as a side dish or as an appetizer. Melted cheese and crumbled bacon are the highlights of the flavorful, creamy filling.
Provided by Jamie
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Twice Baked Potato Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Use a fork to pierce the potato skins.
- Bake the potatoes unwrapped for about 1 hour, or until soft, in the preheated oven.
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
- Over medium-low heat melt the butter in a large saucepan. Combine onion, mushrooms, red pepper, garlic powder, pepper, chives and salt. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally until the onions are soft.
- Slice open the baked potatoes and, keeping the skins intact, scoop the insides into a medium bowl. Transfer the onion mixture to the bowl. Mix in the sour cream. Pour in 1/2 of the cheese and continue mixing until all ingredients are well blended.
- Using a large spoon, fill the potato skins with the mixture. Top with bread crumbs, the remaining cheese and bacon.
- Return the potatoes to the preheated oven and continue baking for about 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the filling is slightly brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 859.2 calories, Carbohydrate 73.5 g, Cholesterol 134.7 mg, Fat 50.3 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 29.2 g, Sodium 1497.3 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
CHEESY STUFFED BAKED POTATOES
These special stuffed baked potatoes are a hit with my whole family, from the smallest grandchild on up. I prepare them up to a week in advance, wrap them well and freeze. Their flavorful filling goes so nicely with juicy ham slices. -Marge Clark, West Lebanon, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Scrub and pierce potatoes. Rub with oil if desired. Bake until tender, 50-75 minutes. When cool enough to handle, cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a thin shell; set aside. Reduce oven temperature to 375°., In a small skillet, saute onions in 1/4 cup butter until tender. In a large bowl, mash potato pulp. Stir in sauteed onions, cream, sour cream, salt and pepper. Fold in cheese. Stuff into potato shells., Place on a baking sheet. Melt remaining butter; drizzle over potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake until heated through, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 26g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 693mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
STUFFED BAKED POTATOES
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 main course servings, or 8 side dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash potatoes and poke 2 or 3 vent holes in each with a fork. Bake potatoes in oven until done, about 1 hour. (Poke with a fork and if fork goes in easily they are done). Remove potatoes from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Slice potatoes in 1/2 lengthwise and scoop pulp into mixing bowl being careful not to break skin. Mash potatoes with butter, cheese, milk, and chives. Taste-test and adjust seasoning if necessary with salt and pepper. Spoon mashed potatoes back into skins and place in a 9 by 13-inch dish. Return to oven and heat thoroughly.
BAKED MASHED POTATOES
Mashed potatoes that are lighter and fluffier. Cream cheese gives them a richer flavor. Can be made ahead of time!
Provided by Nancy F.
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, and cook until tender but firm, about 15 minutes; drain.
- In a large bowl, mash potatoes with the butter and milk. With a hand mixer, beat in cream cheese and onion. In a small bowl, beat the egg with a little bit of the mashed potatoes. Stir into potatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 2 quart casserole dish.
- Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until puffy and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 56.8 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 142.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
AIR FRYER BAKED POTATOES
Beautifully crusty on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside, just like a great baked potato should be! Serve them with your favorite topping, like sour cream, butter, or chives.
Provided by Bren
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Brush potatoes with peanut oil and sprinkle with salt. Place them in the air fryer basket and place basket in the air fryer.
- Cook potatoes until done, about 1 hour. Test for doneness by piercing them with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.8 calories, Carbohydrate 64.5 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 462.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
BRIAM (GREEK BAKED ZUCCHINI AND POTATOES)
Briam is a traditional Greek roasted vegetable dish with potatoes, zucchini, tomatoes, and red onions with lots of olive oil. It is a typical example of Greek cuisine where a few simple ingredients are turned into an utterly delicious dish with little effort. It can be served as a main course. With olive oil as the only source of fat it is a quintessential example of the Mediterranean diet, and it is vegan to boot. If preferred, serve with a hearty chunk of feta on the side.
Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 2h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Spread potatoes, zucchini, and red onions in a 9x13-inch baking dish, or preferably a larger one. Use 2 baking dishes if necessary. Cover with pureed tomatoes, olive oil, parsley. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Toss all ingredients together so that the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven, stirring after 1 hour, until vegetables are tender and moisture has evaporated, about 90 minutes. Cool slightly before serving, or serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.8 calories, Carbohydrate 65.8 g, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 12.5 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 141.4 mg, Sugar 16.2 g
CLASSIC STUFFED TWICE BAKED POTATOES
This is my perfect basic recipe for twice baked potatoes. These potatoes are great to make ahead of time. Just refrigerate or freeze until you need them, and reheat in the oven. I prefer sharp cheddar cheese, but you can use whatever you like, but it will change the taste of the recipe. Cook time includes baking the potatoes. Bake a few extra potatoes for extra filling if you like.
Provided by IHeartDogs
Categories Potato
Time 1h27m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Scrub and pierce potatoes.
- Bake for one hour, or until fully cooked.
- Remove potatoes from oven and let cool slightly.
- Cut potatoes in half and scoop out potato, being careful not to tear the skins, and place in a large bowl.
- Set skins aside.
- Add butter and salt to potatoes; mash until smooth.
- Add sour cream; mash until combined.
- Add cheese; mash until combined.
- Add one tablespoon of milk; mash.
- If the mixture needs to be more creamy, add more milk, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.
- Add additional salt to taste, if needed.
- Fill empty skins with potato mixture.
- Top each potato with a half slice of cheese.
- Return to oven and reheat until hot.
- *Note*You may also refrigerate them to reheat at a later time, or you can freeze them.
- If you freeze them, delay placing the cheese slices on top until you are ready to bake them. You might want to add more milk to the mix before filling the potatoes because after freezing they seem to reheat a little less creamy.
BAKED POTATOES ON THE GRILL
This is a recipe I use to throw a potato on the grill while I am grilling. I like how it makes the skin crispy and the center soft. Use whatever toppings you like, as in butter, sour cream, cheese, and bacon bits.
Provided by Kris Kornbrek
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Baked Potato Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Warm up the grill to medium heat.
- Wash and dry potatoes. Poke potatoes all over with a fork. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Roll each potato up in aluminum foil and fold the ends in. Place potatoes on the grill and close the lid. Grill until fork-tender, rotating every 15 minutes or so, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 91.7 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
CRISPY BAKED POTATOES
Steps:
- Mix 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Pierce 6 russet potatoes with a fork; rub with the oil. Bake on the top oven rack at 375 degrees F (put a baking sheet below to catch drippings) until tender, 50 minutes. Slice open and top with butter, salt, pepper and chives.
BBQ CHICKEN BAKED POTATOES
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Time 1h50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the chicken: Add the chicken, BBQ sauce, honey, vinegar, salt, chipotles, garlic and onion to a multi-cooker along with 1/4 cup of water and toss to combine. Cover and position the vent to Sealing. Set to pressure cook on high and set the timer to 12 minutes.
- When the time is up, quick-release the steam, then remove the lid. Remove the chicken to a large bowl and shred with 2 forks. Add the sauce to the meat in 1/4-cup increments until it has become saucy but not soupy. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving or freeze for future use (see Cook's Note).
- For the potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Prick each potato all over with a fork. Rub vegetable oil on each potato and bake on a baking sheet for 1 hour. Slice the potatoes lengthwise three-quarters of the way through. Add 2 cups chicken, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup Cheddar, 1/4 cup green onion and drizzle of reserved sauce to each potato. Serve immediately.
OVEN BAKED PARSLEY RED POTATOES
This is a recipe that my grandmother made ever since I can remember (I'm 58). I bake the potatoes like she did and serve them with pork or chicken. It's a favorite of my father-in-law who always asks for them when he comes for dinner.
Provided by Suzanne Marzano
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place butter in a large baking dish and melt in preheating oven.
- Toss potatoes and onion in melted butter to coat.
- Bake in preheated oven until potatoes are tender, about 40 minutes. Sprinkle parsley over potatoes and season with salt and pepper; toss.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 234.5 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
BAKED COD WITH POTATOES AND ONIONS
This simple recipe for baked cod with potatoes and onions tastes a lot like fish chowder. It's easy to assemble and is great on a cold day. I like to prepare it on a Friday because it's a frugal dish that's high in protein and delicious. Serve with crusty French bread or rolls.
Provided by Noelle
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Cod
Time 55m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a large, rectangular baking dish.
- Place the fish in the prepared dish. Arrange potato and onion slices around and on top. Pour enough milk over top to just barely cover. Season with a generous amount of salt and pepper. Dot butter over top.
- Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork and potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes, checking frequently and adding more milk if necessary. Serve in large bowls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 572 calories, Carbohydrate 81 g, Cholesterol 76.4 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 36.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 245.8 mg, Sugar 16.6 g
DOUBLE-BAKED MASHED POTATOES
Dress up an all-time favorite comfort food with savory fixings. This is an easy twice baked mashed potatoes recipe that delivers big flavor. Better still, you can effortlessly double or triple it for a crowd. -Anna Mayer, Fort Branch, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain., In a large bowl, mash potatoes. Add the sour cream, milk, butter and 1 cup cheese. Stir in the onion, bacon, salt and pepper. Spoon into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated though.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 21g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
TWICE BAKED SWEET POTATOES
This creamy sweet potato recipe is a huge hit with everyone. A friend served a version of these at a luncheon, and I absolutely loved it. I found some sweet potatoes in my fridge that I hadn't used and decided to try it. Everyone at work flipped over them! They're great with pork chops or steak, too!
Provided by SDELATORE
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Rub sweet potato skins with salad oil. Wrap potatoes in aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until soft.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine cream cheese, brown sugar, margarine, vanilla, salt and pepper.
- Cut potatoes in half and scoop flesh into the bowl with the other ingredients. Mix well and fold in walnuts. Spoon mixture into potato skins.
- Bake for 5 minutes, or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 246 mg, Sugar 8.4 g
Tips:
- To ensure even cooking, choose potatoes that are about the same size. - To achieve crispy skin, pat the potatoes dry before baking. - For a flavorful crispy skin, brush the potatoes with melted butter or olive oil before baking. - Sprinkle the potatoes with salt and pepper, or other seasonings of your choice, before baking. - To prevent the potatoes from drying out, wrap them in foil before baking. - For a soft and fluffy interior, bake the potatoes at a lower temperature for a longer period of time. - To check if the potatoes are done, insert a fork or knife into the center; it should slide in easily.Conclusion:
Baked potatoes are a versatile and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a perfect baked potato that is crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Whether you prefer classic baked potatoes with butter and salt or something more adventurous like a loaded baked potato with cheese, bacon, and sour cream, there is a baked potato recipe to suit everyone's taste. So next time you're looking for an easy and satisfying side dish, try baking some potatoes. You won't be disappointed!
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