Twice-Baked Potatoes Recipe

Twice baked potatoes served on a white platter topped with snipped chives.

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Twice-Baked Potatoes Recipe

Twice baked potatoes are a cheesy, comforting, classic side dish! Easy enough for a weeknight but delicious enough for holidays, you'll love these potatoes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time1 30

Total Time1 35

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 194kcal

Author: Cassie Johnston

Ingredients

4 russet potatoes
⅓ cup sour cream
¼ cup half-and-half
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoons onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives plus more for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Scrub 4 russet potatoes with cold water, then poke several holes in the potatoes and place on a lined baking sheet, making sure the potatoes don’t touch each other. Bake the potatoes for 75-80 minutes, or until cooked through. Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes or until cool enough to handle.
Slice the potatoes in half lengthwise, then scoop the insides out into a large bowl, leaving about ¼ inch thick shell/skin.
Mash the potato insides with ⅓ cup sour cream, ¼ cup half-and-half, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, ½ teaspoons onion powder, and ½ teaspoon salt until smooth.
Fold in ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives.
Fill the potato skins evenly with the potato mixture and place on the baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 10-15 minutes, then garnish with more chives and serve!

Notes

Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to three days, so they're great for making ahead! Just pop them in the oven to reheat before serving.
For a fancier look, dish the filling into a gallon-size zip-top bag and snip off a corner. Use this to pipe the filling into the potato shells in pretty lines.
These are great for customizing! Some of our favorite variations are loaded twice-baked potatoes with extra cheese, sour cream, chives, and bacon, and ranch twice-baked potatoes with a few tablespoons of ranch seasoning mixed into the filling!

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