There are so many different ways to prepare potatoes such as this recipe to the classic mashed potato to French fries, you cannot go wrong with potatoes as a side dish.

TWICE-BAKED POTATO RECIPE-

Twice-baked potatoes get their name from just that, being baked twice! You start off with the classic Baked Potato, then you hollow out the potatoes and make a creamy and tender mashed potato filling which you then stuff back into the potato shells and bake again! We love making this recipe for a side dish all the time!

INGREDIENTS-

This recipe is so easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients that you most likely already have in the kitchen!

POTATOES– You want to use larger potatoes for this recipe. We recommend using Russet potatoes, aka Idaho potatoes. Make sure you use even-sized potatoes so that they cook evenly.OLIVE OIL– The secret to this potato recipe is the olive oil, which gives you crispy and crunchy skin.SOUR CREAM– This is for creamy potatoes, you can also use any sour cream you have on hand!MILK– You can use half and half, whole milk, or heavy whipping cream for this recipe.BUTTER– Unsalted butter works great for buttery potatoes.CHEESE– Any shredded cheese you have on hand works, we like to use Mexican cheese, Mild cheddar cheese, or colby jack cheese.SEASONING– This recipe calls for salt and black pepper, but you can also add garlic powder for flavor!BACON– Adding bacon is totally optional! We love to use our Air Fryer Bacon recipe for the potatoes.GREEN ONION– Finely chopped fresh green onion is recommended for this recipe! You can also use chives.

ADD-INS-

Our recipe calls for a simple and classic twice-baked potato but you can add some other toppings! Here are some topping ideas-

Caramelized onionsCilantroJalapenosSauteed MushroomsBroccoli

HOW TO MAKE TWICE BAKED POTATOES-

We use our classic Baked Potato recipe as a base for this recipe.

BAKE– Bake the potatoes in the oven until cooked.ASSEMBLE– Slice the baked potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the potato flesh into a large bowl with a fork. Repeat with all potatoes and add to a baking sheet.FILLING– With a mixer or potato masher, mash the potatoes. Add in the sour cream, milk, butter, shredded cheese, salt, and pepper and mix until well combined and creamy.STUFF– Add the creamy potato mixture into the potato skins, sprinkle with shredded cheese and bacon.BAKE– Bake the potato for about 15-20 minutes and until the cheese has melted. TOP– Top with green onion, bacon, and sour cream to serve.

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SERVINGS IDEAS-

These potatoes are so delicious and make for a GREAT light lunch idea or you can serve as a side for dinner! Serve with:

Chicken TendersBaked Chicken ThighsGrilled Pork ChopsHoney Baked HamJuicy TurkeyMushroom Stuffed Chicken