Twice-baked potatoes are a classic side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're easy to make and can be customized with a variety of fillings and toppings. This article provides three delicious twice-baked potato recipes that can be easily frozen for later use.
The first recipe is for a classic twice-baked potato filled with a creamy mixture of mashed potatoes, butter, sour cream, and cheese. The second recipe is for a loaded twice-baked potato filled with bacon, cheese, and chives. The third recipe is for a vegetarian twice-baked potato filled with black beans, corn, and salsa. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. They're also all freezer-friendly, so you can make them ahead of time and have them on hand for a quick and easy meal.
FREEZABLE TWICE BAKED POTATOES -- OAMC
Economical and worthy of the time and effort to have on hand. A thinner-skinned potato seems to be more kid friendly. These can be scaled down effectively. There are about 10 - 12 potatoes per 5 pound bag resulting in 20 - 24 potato halves.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Potato
Time 1h
Yield 20 halves, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Wash and dry potatoes. Cook on high power in microwave in batches of 5 or 6 repeating until all potatoes are cooked. Check for doneness by gently squeezing with a clean dishtowel and removing potatoes as they become soft. Each batch will take anywhere from 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes; cool to touch.
- Cut potato in half and carefully scoop pulp to within 1/4 inch of the skin, placing pulp in a large bowl; set aside shell portion.
- To potato pulp, add melted butter and next 8 ingredients; stirring to combine well. Fill each potato shell, patting filling into place. Sprinkle with paprika.
- Arrange potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer and freeze. Place individual frozen potatoes in plastic freezer bag, squeezing out air or place in a resealable freezer container. Return to freezer.
- To bake: Place frozen potatoes on a greased and foil-lined baking sheet. Bake frozen potatoes approximately 40-50 minutes at 350 degrees or until heated through.
- For defrosted potatoes, bake approximately 25 minutes.
- To microwave: Place desired amount of frozen potatoes on a microwavable-safe dish and cook on high power for approximately 3 minutes per potato. Take size into consideration.
TWICE BAKED POTATOES, ITALIAN STYLE OAMC
I'm always on the lookout for new ways to twice-bake potatoes...I thought I'd found an 'Italian' twice-baked potato recipe, but it seemed incomplete...As a result I came up with my own take on what an Italian twice baked potato might be like and this recipe is the result...Add a green salad or minestrone soup with a tiramisu for dessert and you'll have one heckuva meal! Please note that you may make this recipe heart healthier by substituting the low fat or low sodium versions of some of the ingredients, with little difference in taste or texture...See the end of the recipe for OAMC instructions...
Provided by CookinwithGas
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C); scrub the dirt from the potatoes under cool running water.
- Place the potatoes directly on the rack in the middle of the preheated oven and bake for 55 minutes.
- Remove the potatoes but keep oven turned on; slice 1 inch of the top off of each potato and using a small spoon scoop out pulp into a large bowl, leaving a 1/4 inch thick shell.
- Mash the potatoes with the butter, ricotta, parmesan, garlic and pepper; add the green pepper and onion, mixing well.
- Spoon into potato shells, place stuffed potatoes on a baking sheet and return to the middle rack in the hot oven.
- Bake for 20 minutes; then spoon some spaghetti sauce on top of the potatoes (you decide how much); then sprinkle some of the shredded cheese over the sauce (you decide how much).
- Return once more to the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted; Serve immediately.
- For OAMC: Prepare potatoes up until you've got them re-stuffed; place on baking sheet and flash-freeze.
- Once frozen, double wrap each stuffed potato in plastic wrap, then foil and place into a freezer storage bag until wanted for a meal.
- 24 hours before you wish to serve them, remove them from the freezer, completely unwrap them, place them on a baking sheet and thaw in your fridge.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C); heat on baking sheet in hot oven for 20 minutes; then spoon some spaghetti sauce on top of the potatoes (you decide how much); then sprinkle some of the shredded cheese over the sauce (you decide how much).
- Return once more to the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted; Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 816.1, Fat 39.7, SaturatedFat 23.4, Cholesterol 112.2, Sodium 1043.7, Carbohydrate 87.7, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 16.4, Protein 30
KELL'S TWICE BAKED POTATOES OAMC
These are the best. Cheesey and creamy, they just melt in your mouth. This recipe makes a big batch, 24 potatoes in the shells, and 2 containers of mash - 6 to 8 servings in each. I use my Kitchenaid mixer with the wire whisk attachment for this recipe. You'll have to do two batches for all the potatoes unless you have a larger than standard bowl. It's completely worth it! The kids were fighting for seconds!
Provided by kellcollin
Categories Potato
Time 1h
Yield 36-40 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Scrub the best sized 12 potatoes in the bag. Poke each with a fork and bake in oven at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes.
- While those bake, peel the rest of the potatoes and boil until soft. Drain.
- Cut baked potatoes lengthwise and scoop insides into a bowl. You should end up with 24 shells. Place these on cookie sheets.
- In mixer with wire whisk, combine one package cream cheese, one stick butter, and 1/2 cup sour cream until blended.
- Add scooped insides of baked potatoes and a little less than half of the boiled potatoes and mix on low speed.
- Add some milk and mix until it is the consistency you like.
- Add garlic powder, parsley or chives, and salt. I just add it until it tastes good. I think about 1 1/2 teaspoons of each.
- Fold in half of the shredded cheddar. You can use more or less, whatever you like.
- Fill shells heaping and bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until tops start to brown.
- While those bake, repeat the recipe with the rest of the boiled potatoes. Place mixture in two baking dishes (foil bread pans work well) and freeze for later. ***To bake, thaw completely and bake in oven at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until top starts to brown.
- I freeze 8 of the baked filled shells individually for lunches, 8 more get frozen in a foil pan for later, and 8 end up being a side dish to dinner!
TWICE BAKED POTATOES (OAMC)
this is my dad's recipe that he made every christmas along side our prime rib dinner. I enjoy these so much that I often double or triple the recipe and once I stuff the potatoes I place them on a cookie sheet and freeze them then place in air tight bags and freeze them for later use!
Provided by Shawn C
Categories Potato
Time 1h50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bake potatoes for 1 hour in 400*F oven.
- Cut a oval wedge out of the top of each potato while still hot and scoop out pulp. Be careful to leave a small amount around the edges of the skin to help keep skin shape. Set skins aside on large baking sheet.
- Mash pulp with a hand masher to get rid of lumps. Add garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste; add butter and continue to hand mash together.
- Add the hot milk 1/4 cup at a time to prevent adding too much and use a mixer to blend together on medium speed. Add more milk and repeat as many times as necessary to get a regular mashed potato consistency.
- Add parsley. Start mixing together with wooden spoon and slowly add (a little at a time to prevent clumping) 3/4 of the cheese.Now would be the time to mix in the optional ingredients.
- Restuff the skins with the potato mixture. Bake for 15-20 minutes until tops start to turn brown. Remove and top with remaining cheese. Return to oven until top cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 880, Fat 48.5, SaturatedFat 30.6, Cholesterol 152.8, Sodium 845.8, Carbohydrate 72.8, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 3.5, Protein 40.2
TWICE-BAKED POTATOES FOR THE FREEZER
One would think you spent all day in the kitchen when you serve these potatoes as a side dish. Feel free to season the potato filling to your liking.
Provided by SHORECOOK
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Twice Baked Potato Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Wash and scrub potatoes. Place potatoes on the center rack and bake until they are soft in the center, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and cool to the touch, about 15 minutes.
- Cut potatoes in half and remove potato flesh from the skin, leaving the skin intact. Place potato flesh in a large bowl and beat until fluffy using an electric mixer. Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper and beat until smooth.
- Spoon potato mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a large tip and pipe back into the potato skins. Sprinkle with fresh chives. Transfer to freezer bags and freeze until ready to use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 12.9 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 107.8 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
Tips:
- Choose the right potatoes: For the best results, use a starchy potato variety such as Russet or Idaho potatoes.
- Prick the potatoes: Before baking the potatoes, prick them all over with a fork to help them cook evenly.
- Bake the potatoes until they are tender: The potatoes should be cooked until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Let the potatoes cool slightly: Before scooping out the potato flesh, let the potatoes cool slightly so that they are easier to handle.
- Scoop out the potato flesh: Use a spoon to scoop out the potato flesh, leaving a thin shell.
- Mash the potato flesh: Mash the potato flesh until it is smooth and creamy.
- Add your desired fillings: Add your desired fillings to the mashed potato flesh, such as cheese, bacon, chives, or sour cream.
- Fill the potato shells: Spoon the mashed potato mixture back into the potato shells.
- Freeze the potatoes: Place the filled potato shells on a baking sheet and freeze them for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Bake the potatoes before serving: When you are ready to serve the potatoes, bake them in a preheated oven until they are heated through and the potato shells are crispy.
Conclusion:
Freezable twice-baked potatoes are a delicious and convenient make-ahead meal. By following these tips, you can make sure that your twice-baked potatoes turn out perfectly every time. Whether you are serving them for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, these potatoes are sure to be a hit.
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