Twice-baked potatoes are a classic comfort food side dish that can be easily elevated with a few simple additions. This recipe uses Greek yogurt to create a creamy, tangy filling that is both light and satisfying. The potatoes are first baked until tender, then scooped out and mashed with Greek yogurt, sour cream, butter, and seasonings. The filling is then returned to the potato skins and baked again until golden brown and bubbly. The result is a crispy-skinned potato with a fluffy, flavorful interior that is perfect for any occasion.
This recipe includes two variations: a classic twice-baked potato recipe and a Greek-inspired recipe with feta cheese, oregano, and lemon zest. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be customized to your liking. So whether you're looking for a classic comfort food dish or something a little more unique, these twice-baked potatoes with Greek yogurt are sure to hit the spot.
TWICE-BAKED POTATOES WITH YOGURT
Great side for chicken or steak. Serve 1/2 potato each, or for heartier appetites, a whole potato each.
Provided by Mikekey *
Categories Potatoes
Time 2h10m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
- 2. Scrub and wash potatoes very well using a vegetable brush. Dry with a paper towel and rub with olive oil; sprinkle generously with coarse sea salt.
- 3. Bake potatoes in oven for about an hour, or until fork tender. Allow potatoes to cool until they can be handled but are still hot; about 10 minutes.
- 4. Using a knife, cut an oblong hole in the top of the potato. (You may need a clean dish towel or mitts to handle the potatoes.) Using a spoon, scoop out as much of the potato pulp as you can, leaving the side walls intact. Scrape the pulp out of the tops you cut off, too, and discard the "lid".
- 5. Return the shells to the hot oven for another 10 minutes to crisp.
- 6. Meanwhile, mash the potato pulp using a potato masher, adding butter, salt and pepper, garlic, onion, cream, yogurt , cheddar (save a little cheese for the top) and chives. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- 7. Spoon the mixture into the potato shells until heaping full and return them to the oven. Sprinkle tops with remaining cheese and paprika.
- 8. Bake in 425°F oven (on top rack) until tops are golden and bubbly, about 10 minutes -
- 9. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
TWICE-BAKED POTATOES
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories side-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Wash the potatoes and pierce them with a fork. Rub the potatoes with the olive oil and place them on a jellyroll pan or a large cookie sheet with a rim. Bake the potatoes for 45 minutes to an hour, or until done. Remove the potatoes from the oven and cut them in half lengthwise. Set aside. Reduce the temperature of the oven to 350 degrees F.
- When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, scoop out the potato flesh into a large electric mixing bowl. Add the milk, butter, sour cream, cheese, garlic salt, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix until creamy. Divide the mixture evenly and spoon it back into the potato shells. Return the potatoes to the oven for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and garnish with the bacon and green onion.
BAKED POTATOES WITH YOGURT AND SOUR CREAM
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Wash the potatoes and place them directly on the oven baking rack. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, until very tender when pierced with a skewer.
- Meanwhile, combine the yogurt, sour cream, chives, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and place in a serving bowl. Garnish with extra chives. Chill.
- When the potatoes are done, cut them down the middle and squeeze both ends. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve the hot baked potatoes with the cold chive dressing.
GREEK YOGURT AND CHIVE TWICE-BAKED POTATOES WITH OPTIONAL BACON
Greek yogurt replaces the sour cream often found in twice-baked potatoes for a healthier spin on this delicious classic. Meat-eaters will be happy to have bacon added to theirs, but this recipe is plenty delicious without it.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Scrub potatoes, dry, and rub with olive oil and kosher salt. Prick them three or four times with a fork. Place directly on oven rack and bake 40 - 50 minutes until tender all the way through.
- Remove from oven and reduce heat to 350 degrees. Allow potatoes to cool for about five minutes, until relatively easy to handle. Slice in half with a sharp knife and allow to cool, cut side up, for a few more minutes.
- Using a spoon, carefully carve out the middle of the potato, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato along the sides and bottoms. This helps the potato to stay rigid.
- Carefully set potato halves hollowed side up on a roomy baking sheet.
- Place potato innards in a large bowl along with the Greek yogurt, 1 cup cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the milk and butter on medium heat just until the butter has melted. Add to the potato mixture. Using a potato masher or a fork, stir and mash until only small lumps remain. Stir in the chives, salt, and pepper. If adding bacon to the entire recipe, go ahead and stir that in now as well. If you're adding it to half of the recipe only, don't add it yet!
- Taste and add additional salt and pepper if you'd like.
- Carefully spoon potato and Greek yogurt mixture into six of the potato halves, mounding as much as you can without the filling spilling over the sides. If adding bacon to half the mixture, stir the bacon into the remaining mixture then continue filling the rest of the potatoes.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/3 cup cheddar cheese over each potato half.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until the filling is heated through and the potatoes begin to turn golden brown.
- Garnish with additional fresh snipped chives, if desired. Serve.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-baked potatoes. You can also bake them yourself ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a crispier skin, brush the potatoes with olive oil before baking.
- If you don't have Greek yogurt, you can use sour cream or cottage cheese instead.
- Feel free to add your favorite toppings to the potatoes. Some popular options include cheese, bacon, chives, and chili.
- These potatoes are also great for meal prep. Simply make them ahead of time and reheat them in the oven or microwave when you're ready to eat.
Conclusion:
Twice-baked potatoes with Greek yogurt are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They're also a great way to use up leftover potatoes. With so many different ways to customize them, there's sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy.
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