Twice Baked Potatoes

Twice Baked Potatoes

from bellyfull.net
105 min

These are the best Twice Baked Potatoes loaded with all your favorite ingredients! Perfect on their own or as a satisfying side.

Ingredients

  • 4 large russet potatoes ((about 3 pounds))
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 12 ounces bacon (, diced)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 scallions (, diced)
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup butter (, softened)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

  2. 2

    Place the potatoes on a baking sheet; prick them in several places with a fork. Rub them with the vegetable oil and bake for 1 hour, or until tender. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F.

  4. 4

    In the meantime, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.

  5. 5

    Slice potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop flesh into a large bowl, leaving a small rim of the potato intact so you don’t tear the shell. Lay the hollowed out potato shells back onto the baking sheet.

  6. 6

    Add the bacon (reserving some), sour cream, half of the cheese, the onions (reserving some), milk, butter, salt, pepper, and garlic powder into the bowl. Using a handheld mixer, blend until combined and creamy.

  7. 7

    Divide mixture among the potato skins, then sprinkle with reserved bacon, cheese, and onion. Place back into the oven for 15 minutes until warmed through and cheese had melted.

  8. 8

    Dig in and enjoy!