Twice Baked Potatoes

If cheesy, smooth potatoes in a savory skin and topped with crunchy bacon are what you crave, look no further than my Twice Baked Potatoes.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1 15

Total Time1 30

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Twice Baked Potatoes

Servings: people

Author: Susie Bulloch

Preheat. Set your grill or oven to 400 degrees F. Pierce the potatoes several times with a fork and place them on a baking sheet. Coat the potatoes in a thin layer of olive oil and season on all sides with salt. Bake for 40 minutes and remove to cool slightly. Reduce the heat in the oven to 350 degrees F.
8 baked potatoes, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
Half and mix. Slice the potatoes in half and use a spoon to scoop a majority of the insides of the potatoes into a large bowl. Add butter pieces to the bowl and let them melt. Add the sour cream, cheese, milk, and cream. Use electric beaters to break down potatoes.
1 cup salted butter, 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream
Whip. Add instant potatoes. Whip until fluffy.
1/2 cup instant potatoes
More flavors. Stir in bacon pieces, green onions and Beef Rub.
1 cup bacon, 3 green onions, 2 teaspoons Hey Grill Hey Beef Rub
Fill. Load potato shells with filling and place on baking sheet. Top with additional shredded cheese, if desired.
Bake. Give your potatoes 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees F, or until cheese is melted and potatoes are golden brown on the edges.
Cool and top. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before adding any remaining toppings like sour cream. Enjoy!