Twice Baked Potatoes Quick and Simple
Transform your weeknight dinner with these *Twice Baked Potatoes Quick and Simple*—a comforting classic made effortlessly! Featuring fluffy Russet potatoes loaded with a creamy mash of butter, sour cream, and milk, this recipe is elevated by sharp cheddar cheese, savory bacon, and fresh chives. With just 15 minutes of prep and minimal ingredients, this dish is the ultimate side or standalone star perfect for weeknights and gatherings alike. Baked to golden, cheesy perfection, these twice-baked potatoes bring flavor-packed indulgence to your table in under 75 minutes. Whether garnished with extra chives or paired with your favorite protein, this crowd-pleaser guarantees satisfaction and simplicity. Keywords: quick twice-baked potatoes, simple baked potato recipe, easy potato side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese
- 4 slices Cooked bacon
- 2 tablespoons Chives
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly, then pat them dry. Pierce each potato a few times with a fork.
Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 50 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife.
Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out the flesh into a large mixing bowl, leaving a thin layer of potato in each skin to maintain structure.
To the mixing bowl, add butter, sour cream, milk, salt, and black pepper. Mash the ingredients together until creamy and smooth.
Gently fold in half of the shredded cheddar cheese, bacon crumbles (reserve some for topping), and chives.
Spoon the mashed potato mixture back into the potato skins, mounding slightly.
Top each potato with the remaining cheddar cheese and reserved bacon crumbles.
Place the filled potato skins back onto the baking sheet and bake them at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with additional chives if desired and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2699 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.7 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.6 g | 398% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 378 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 4479 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 297.6 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.6 g | ||
| Protein | 79.6 g | 159% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1060 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 7351 mg | 156% | |
*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.
