Easy Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe
Make ahead! Easy Twice Baked Potatoes with Cheddar and Chives is the best side dish for holiday entertaining.
Servings: 4
Cost: $3
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
Ingredients
- 4 russet potatoes, washed and scrubbed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Arrange the potatoes on a baking sheet lined with foil.
- Brush the outside of the potatoes with olive oil to coat and sprinkle liberally with kosher salt.
- Bake until fork tender.
- Allow the potatoes to cool to room temperature or until cool enough to handle.
- Cut the top of the potato and press the sides to open.
- Using a spoon, scoop out the inside of the potato being careful not to break the skin and place the potato in a bowl. Arrange the potato skins back on the baking sheet.
- Place the butter, sour cream, cheddar and chives in the bowl with the potato. Season with salt and pepper.
- Using a hand mixer, blend the potatoes together with the other ingredients until fluffy.
- Spoon the potato mixture back into the potato skins or fill a pastry bag with the filling and pipe the mixture into the shells.
- Top the potatoes with the remaining cheese and return to the oven.
- Turn the heat down to 375 degrees and bake the potatoes for 25-30 minutes.
- Sprinkle with chives and serve immediately.
Notes
Twice Baked Potatoes can be prepped up to 8 hours in advance. Store in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
Nutrition
Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 3648mg | Potassium: 922mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 515IU | Vitamin C: 13.6mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 1.9mg