Best 4 Twice Baked Potatoes I Recipes

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Twice-baked potatoes are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. They are made by baking potatoes until they are soft, then scooping out the insides and mixing them with butter, milk, cheese, and seasonings. The potato mixture is then returned to the potato skins and baked again until it is golden brown and bubbly.

This article provides three different recipes for twice-baked potatoes: a classic recipe, a loaded recipe, and a vegetarian recipe. The classic recipe is a simple but delicious way to enjoy twice-baked potatoes. The loaded recipe is topped with bacon, cheese, and sour cream, while the vegetarian recipe is made with roasted vegetables instead of meat. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.

No matter which recipe you choose, twice-baked potatoes are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner, a potluck, or a holiday gathering. So grab a few potatoes and get started baking!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TWICE-BAKED POTATOES



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Try this recipe for Ree Drummond's classic Twice-Baked Potatoes from Food Network.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 baking potatoes, washed
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 sticks salted butter
1 cup bacon bits (fry your own!)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup Cheddar or Jack cheese (or a mix of both), plus more for topping
1 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
3 green onions, sliced
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the potatoes on a baking sheet. Rub them with the canola oil and bake for 1 hour, making sure they're sufficiently cooked through.
  • Slice the butter into pats. Place in a large mixing bowl and add the bacon bits and sour cream. Remove the potatoes from the oven. Lower the heat to 350 degrees F.
  • With a sharp knife, cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scrape out the insides into the mixing bowl, being careful not to tear the shell. Leave a small rim of potato intact for support. Lay the hollowed out potato shells on a baking sheet.
  • Smash the potatoes into the butter, bacon and sour cream. Add the cheese, milk, seasoned salt, green onions and black pepper to taste and mix together well. (IMPORTANT: If you plan to freeze the twice-baked potatoes, do NOT add the green onions.)
  • Fill the potato shells with the filling. I like to fill the shells so they look abundant and heaping. Top each potato with a little more grated cheese and pop 'em in the oven until the potato is warmed through, 15 to 20 minutes.

TWICE-BAKED POTATOES



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At its simplest, a twice-baked potato is creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes cradled in crisp, salty skin. That's the recipe you see here: comforting, satisfying and pretty much ideal. But if you dream of other flavor combinations, like bacon, scallions and sour cream; blue cheese and chives; or cauliflower and Parmesan, just follow the recipe below and stir in any additions (reserving some for garnish) after the dairy in Step 3. Shower the top with more grated cheese if you like, then bake, garnish and dig in.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, weekday, vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed and softened
4 large russet potatoes
2 tablespoons canola or other neutral oil
Kosher salt
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese (about 2 ounces)
Black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped chives (optional)

Steps:

  • Position racks in the top and middle of the oven, and heat oven to 400 degrees. Take the butter out of the refrigerator to soften. Scrub the potatoes clean and pat them dry. Poke holes all over them with a fork. In a large bowl, toss them with the oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place the potatoes directly on the top rack, and place a baking sheet or a piece of foil on the middle rack to catch drips. Bake for about 1 hour, until the skin is crisp and potatoes offer no resistance when a knife is inserted in their centers. Remove from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle.
  • Slice the top third lengthwise off the potatoes. Use a spoon to scoop out the flesh, leaving 1/4-inch border of potato on the skin, and transfer the flesh to a medium bowl. Scrape the potato tops of all flesh, and add the flesh to the bowl. Place the bottoms on a parchment-lined baking sheet. (Snack on the tops - chef's treat - or discard.)
  • Mash the potato flesh with a fork or potato masher. Add the butter, and stir until smooth (try not to overwork). Add the milk, sour cream and cheese and stir to combine. (If you want the filling softer, add more milk.) Season generously with salt and pepper. Stir in the chives, if using.
  • Mound each potato skin with a quarter of the filling. Bake the potatoes until warmed through, about 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 590, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 1081 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CHEF JOHN'S TWICE-BAKED POTATOES



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When entertaining guests on special occasions, don't forget that you're putting on a show with the food. And, when it comes to starchy side dishes, these potatoes are a great way to express flair for the dramatic.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Twice Baked Potato Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large russet potatoes
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced green onion
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
½ cup shredded white Cheddar cheese
½ cup heavy cream
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Rub potatoes with vegetable oil and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a paring knife easily inserts into the center of a potato, about 1 hour. Set aside to cool until easy to handle, about 10 minutes.
  • Cut 1/3 off each potato lengthwise. Scoop flesh from each potato to within about 1/8-inch of the skins. Transfer flesh to a bowl.
  • Combine potato flesh with butter and green onion; stir until butter is melted evenly into potato. Add salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and cheese; stir until cheese is melted. Pour cream and egg yolk into potato mixture; mix to combine. Season with salt to taste.
  • Place small piece of potato skin inside the bottom of each larger potato shell. Fill each potato with an equal amount of cheese mixture. Gently press the surface of the filling with a fork to create texture. Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with paprika.
  • Bake stuffed potatoes until golden brown on top, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.1 calories, Carbohydrate 66.1 g, Cholesterol 137.3 mg, Fat 31 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.9 g, Sodium 205.3 mg, Sugar 3 g

TWICE BAKED POTATOES



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For a special dinner side, load these Twice-Baked Potatoes from Food Network Kitchen with butter, sour cream and cheese.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large russet potatoes, each about 3/4 pound each, scrubbed and dried
2 to 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup sour cream
1 scallion, finely chopped
Freshly grated nutmeg, optional
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the potatoes directly on the rack in the center of the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Pierce each potato in a couple spots with a fork and continue to bake until tender, about 30 minutes more. Remove potatoes from the oven, and turn the heat down to 375 degrees F.
  • Hold the potato with an oven-mit or towel, trim off the top of the potatoes to make a canoe-like shape. Reserve the tops. Carefully scoop out most of the potato into a bowl. Take care to leave enough potato in the skin so the shells stay together. Mash the potato lightly with fork along with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the butter and sour cream. Stir in the scallion, nutmeg, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Season the skins with salt and pepper. Refill the shells with the potato mixture mounding it slightly. Sprinkle the cheese on top of the potato filling. Brush the reserved top with the remaining butter and season with salt and pepper.
  • Set the potatoes and lids on a baking sheet, and bake until heated through, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
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Tips:

  • For crispier skins, bake the potatoes until they are tender, then let them cool slightly before scooping out the flesh. This will help the skins to crisp up when they are baked again.
  • To make the potatoes ahead of time, bake them according to the recipe instructions, then let them cool completely. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To reheat, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are heated through.
  • If you don't have a pastry bag, you can use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off.
  • To make the potatoes even more decadent, top them with a dollop of sour cream, chopped bacon, or shredded cheese before serving.

Conclusion:

Twice-baked potatoes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With so many different ways to prepare them, you're sure to find a recipe that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give twice-baked potatoes a try!

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