Best 8 Twice Baked Potatoes With Basil And Sour Cream Recipes

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Twice-baked potatoes are a classic comfort food dish that can be enjoyed as a side or main course. With crispy skin, fluffy interiors, and endless topping possibilities, they are a versatile and satisfying culinary delight. This article presents three distinct recipes to tantalize your taste buds.

The first recipe introduces a traditional twice-baked potato preparation, featuring a creamy and savory filling made from mashed potatoes, butter, sour cream, and a hint of garlic. This classic recipe is perfect for those who appreciate the simplicity and comfort of this timeless dish.

The second recipe takes a creative twist on the traditional by incorporating fresh basil and tangy sour cream into the filling. The vibrant green of the basil adds a refreshing pop of color and flavor, while the sour cream lends a delightful tanginess that balances the richness of the potato.

The third recipe adds a touch of smokiness and umami with the addition of bacon and cheddar cheese. The crispy bacon pieces provide a delightful crunch, while the melted cheddar cheese creates a gooey and flavorful filling. This recipe is sure to satisfy those with a penchant for bold and hearty flavors.

Whether you prefer the classic, basil-infused, or bacon-cheddar variation, these twice-baked potato recipes offer something for every palate. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TWICE-BAKED LOADED POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: russet potatoes, olive oil, sour cream, unsalted butter, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, scallions, bacon

Provided by Jody Tixier

Categories     Sides

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 russet potatoes
2 teaspoons olive oil
½ cup sour cream, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
½ cup scallions, thinly sliced, divided
2 strips bacon, cooked, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
  • Rub each potato with 1 teaspoon of oil, and prick the top with a fork.
  • Place the potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 1 hour.
  • Transfer potatoes to a cutting board, and cut in half.
  • Using a spoon, gently scoop out the inside flesh of the potatoes and transfer to a medium bowl. Reserve the skins.
  • Add the sour cream, melted butter, salt, pepper, ½ of the shredded cheese, and ½ of the scallions, and combine with a hand mixer until smooth.
  • Use a spoon to transfer the potato mixture back into the scooped out potato skins.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the potatoes with remaining cheese, and bake for 5 more minutes, until the cheese is melted.
  • Top with sour cream, bacon, and the remaining scallions.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 2 grams

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

TWICE-BAKED POTATOES RECIPE



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Twice Baked Potatoes are a delicious way to use baked potatoes and even leftover baked potatoes. These potatoes are stuffed with creamy potatoes, sour cream, cheese, and chives for the ultimate comfort food. If you're short on time, you can make Air Fryer Baked Potatoes or Instant Pot Baked Potatoes and finish them off in the oven after they are stuffed.

Provided by Natalya Drozhzhin

Categories     Easy

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 russet potatoes ((about 2 lb))
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup half and half (or whipping cream)
2 Tbsp green onions (diced)
1/4 cup cooked bacon (chopped)
1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
1 tsp garlic salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Wash the potatoes under cold water and pat them dry. Place them on a baking sheet, leaving a bit of space between each. Poke each potato in several places with a fork. Bake potatoes at 400°F for about 60-75 minutes or until they are easily pierced with a fork and give a little when pressed.
  • Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides (leaving about 1/4" in the shell) and transfer into a large bowl. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or fork.
  • Add sour cream, half and half, and parsley salt to the bowl with the potato insides. Mash the mixture together until creamy.
  • Add green onions, bacon bits, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese and stir to combine.
  • Fill the potato skins with the potato mixture and sprinkle the tops with the remaining cheddar cheese. Reduce the oven temperature and bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 575 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BAKED POTATOES WITH CHIVE SOUR CREAM



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Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 baking potatoes
1 1/4 cups sour cream
1/2 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
1 teaspoon coarse salt
A good grinding white pepper
1/3 cup freshly chopped chives
Special equipment: 4 metal skewers

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Skewer the baking potatoes with metal skewers, so they cook through faster and place them directly on the middle oven baking rack for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Meantime add the sour cream to a bowl with the whole-grain mustard, salt, white pepper and chopped chives, leaving a teaspoon back to sprinkle on top. Stir all the ingredients together and scatter over the remaining chives. If you are not eating it straight away store it covered in plastic wrap in the refrigerator.
  • When the potatoes are ready with a crisp skin and soft inside, remove them from the oven, take them off the skewers and cut a cross in the top of each of them and slightly squeeze them so they open out and place them into bowl. Serve the potatoes with the chive sour cream on the side and have people help themselves.

ULTIMATE TWICE BAKED POTATOES



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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

4 large baking potatoes
8 slices bacon
1 cup sour cream
½ cup milk
4 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
8 green onions, sliced, divided

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

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.

CREAMY TWICE-BAKED POTATOES



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These easy twice baked potatoes get their creamy texture from a rich cream cheese filling. Double the recipe if you're having guests over or want leftovers.

Provided by tplbml

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Twice Baked Potato Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 baking potatoes
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon milk
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 pinch paprika, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Scrub and dry potatoes, then prick several times with a fork and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from oven and cool slightly.
  • Reduce oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cut a thin slice off the top of each potato; scoop out pulp and place in a small bowl. Beat potato flesh, butter, milk, and salt with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy. Fold cream cheese and sour cream into potatoes; spoon mixture into potato shells. Sprinkle with paprika and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until heated through and tops are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 84.2 mg, Fat 29.8 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 18.7 g, Sodium 522 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

TWICE-BAKED POTATOES WITH BASIL AND SOUR CREAM



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Categories     Dairy     Herb     Potato     Side     Bake     Summer     Poker/Game Night     Potluck     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 medium Yukon Gold or other yellow-fleshed potatoes (about 2 3/4 pounds)
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup milk
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. With a fork prick potatoes and on a baking sheet bake in middle of oven 1 hour, or until tender. Leave oven on. When potatoes are just cool enough to handle, halve lengthwise and scoop flesh into a 3-quart saucepan, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells.
  • With a potato masher mash potatoes in saucepan with 3 tablespoons butter. Stir in milk and salt and pepper to taste. Transfer shells to baking sheet and brush insides with remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Season shells with salt and pepper. Mashed potatoes and shells may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Reheat mashed potatoes before proceeding.
  • Bake potato shells in middle of oven until golden, about 20 minutes. While shells are baking, cut basil into thin strips and stir about three fourths into warm mashed potatoes. Spoon mashed potatoes into shells and bake until heated through, about 10 minutes. Serve each potato half topped with 1/2 tablespoon sour cream and some remaining basil.

Tips:

  • Select the Right Potatoes: Choose large, starchy potatoes like Russet or Idaho potatoes for the best twice-baked texture.
  • Prick the Potatoes: Before baking, use a fork to prick the potatoes all over. This helps the steam to escape and prevents the potatoes from bursting.
  • Bake Thoroughly: Bake the potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork. This ensures that they are cooked through and ready for stuffing.
  • Use Fresh Herbs: Basil adds a bright, herbaceous flavor to the potatoes. If you don't have fresh basil, you can substitute dried basil, but use half the amount.
  • Don't Overmix the Filling: When mixing the potato filling, be careful not to overmix it. Overmixing can make the potatoes gummy.
  • Chill Before Baking: After stuffing the potatoes, chill them for at least 30 minutes before baking. This helps the filling to set and prevents the potatoes from falling apart.
  • Serve Immediately: Twice-baked potatoes are best served immediately after baking. If you need to make them ahead of time, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat them in a preheated oven before serving.

Conclusion:

Twice-baked potatoes with basil and sour cream are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed for any occasion. With their creamy, flavorful filling and crispy skin, these potatoes are sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. Whether you're serving them for a weeknight dinner or a special holiday meal, these potatoes are sure to impress.

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