Cheesy Twice-Baked Potatoes

Cheesy Twice-Baked Potatoes
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 50 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    42

Indulge in these luxuriously cheesy and delightfully fluffy twice-baked potatoes. A symphony of textures and flavors, these are sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering, transforming humble potatoes into an elegant side dish.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    34 g
  • Cholesterol
    29 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    10 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    725 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). (5 minutes)

02

Step

Rub potatoes with olive oil and salt; pierce each several times with a fork. Arrange onto a baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart. (2 minutes)

03

Step

Bake in preheated oven until easily pierced with a fork, approximately 50 to 60 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly until manageable while keeping the oven heated to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). (60 minutes)

04

Step

Carefully halve potatoes lengthwise. Gently scoop out the potato flesh from each half into a mixing bowl, leaving a 1/4-inch border of potato attached to the skin to maintain structure. (10 minutes)

05

Step

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic. (2 minutes)

06

Step

In the bowl with the scooped potato, add most of the Monterey Jack cheese (reserve some for topping), sour cream, and most of the chopped green onion. Mix thoroughly with the garlic-butter mixture until smooth and well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (5 minutes)

07

Step

Spoon the potato mixture back into the potato skins, mounding them slightly. Arrange the filled potatoes on the baking sheet. (5 minutes)

08

Step

Sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack cheese over the filled potatoes. (1 minute)

09

Step

Bake in the oven until the filling is heated through and the cheese is melted and lightly golden, about 15 to 20 minutes. (20 minutes)

10

Step

Garnish with the remaining green onion, crumbled bacon (if using), and a sprinkle of smoked paprika (if using). Serve immediately.

For a richer flavor, consider using roasted garlic instead of minced garlic.
Experiment with different types of cheese, such as cheddar or Gruyere, for a unique twist.
If you don't have sour cream, plain Greek yogurt makes an excellent substitute.
To make ahead, prepare the filled potatoes and keep refrigerated until ready to bake. Add a few minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.

Betsy Russel

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 14 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Arianna Senger

    I made these ahead of time and reheated them for a party. They were still amazing!

  • Annette Abbott

    My kids are picky eaters, but they loved these!

  • Dameon Reynolds

    Next time, I'll try adding some jalapenos for a little kick.

  • Daphnee Ritchie

    These potatoes were a huge hit at our family dinner!

  • Corene Wunsch

    The instructions were easy to follow, and the potatoes were perfect!

  • Cletus Rempel

    I used cheddar cheese instead of Monterey Jack, and they turned out great.

  • Nelson Smitham

    I added some roasted garlic to the potato mixture, and it was delicious!

  • Charlene Gutkowski

    These are the best twice-baked potatoes I've ever had!

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