Linda's Twice Baked Potatoes

Elevate your side dish game with Linda's Twice Baked Potatoes, a comfort food classic packed with rich, savory flavors and irresistible textures. These hearty Russet potatoes are baked to perfection, then scooped, mashed, and blended with creamy sour cream, buttery goodness, and shredded cheddar cheese for an indulgent filling. With the addition of crispy crumbled bacon and a touch of fresh chives, every bite is a symphony of creaminess, crunch, and cheesy bliss. Topped with melted cheddar and baked again until golden and bubbly, these twice-baked potatoes are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, ideal for holiday feasts, potlucks, or as a satisfying weeknight side dish. Easy to make yet decadently flavorful, they're sure to be a hit at your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:75 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large Russet potatoes
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 slices Cooked bacon, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons Chives, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Scrub the potatoes clean under running water and pat them dry.

Step 3

Pierce each potato several times with a fork, then rub them with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until tender. A fork should easily pierce through the flesh.

Step 5

Remove the potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool for about 10 minutes until they are comfortable to handle.

Step 6

Cut each potato in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin layer of potato intact to keep the skin sturdy. Place the scooped-out flesh into a large mixing bowl.

Step 7

Add the butter, sour cream, milk, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the potato flesh. Mash the mixture until smooth and well combined.

Step 8

Fold in half of the crumbled bacon and half of the chopped chives into the mashed potato mixture.

Step 9

Spoon the mashed potato mixture back into the potato skins, mounding it slightly.

Step 10

Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tops of the filled potato skins.

Step 11

Return the stuffed potatoes to the baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 12

Remove the potatoes from the oven and garnish with the remaining crumbled bacon and chopped chives.

Step 13

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1768.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3028.8

Total Fat 177.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 102.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 462.1mg	0%
Sodium 4451.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 289.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.2g	0%
Total Sugars 32.2g
Protein 99.0g	0%

Vitamin D 26.8IU	0%
Calcium 1797.4mg	0%
Iron 14.8mg	0%
Potassium 7023.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.6%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 36.8%