Hello everybody, hope you’re having an incredible day today. Today, we’re going to make a special dish, twice baked potatoes. One of my favorites. For mine, I’m gonna make it a bit tasty. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
Twice Baked Potatoes is one of the most favored of recent trending meals on earth. It is enjoyed by millions daily. It is simple, it’s fast, it tastes yummy. They are fine and they look fantastic. Twice Baked Potatoes is something that I have loved my whole life.
Russet potatoes are the best choice for making twice baked potatoes. Their shape and size works well for this purpose and one half of a stuffed Russet is a perfect single serving size (or eat two halves. Take baked potatoes to the ultimate level of creamy, cheesy, buttery goodness.
To begin with this particular recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can have twice baked potatoes using 7 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you cook it.
The ingredients needed to make Twice Baked Potatoes:
- Prepare 2 jumbo russet potatoes
- Get 1 stick butter; cubed
- Get 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
- Prepare 1 tbsp garlic powder
- Prepare 1 cup shredded cheddar
- Make ready 1 salt and pepper
- Get 1 vegetable oil; as needed
Twice Baked Potatoes: Twice-baked potatoes are a great holiday meal. To be honest, they're great for any day and are super tasty and filling. Potatoes with cheese, bacon, green onions. If you like twice baked potatoes, and you also love sweet potatoes, you'll definitely love this recipe.
Instructions to make Twice Baked Potatoes:
- Rub enough vegetable oil on each potato to cover. Wrap each individually in foil. Pierce each several times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
- Bake at 350° for approximately 70-80 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender. Remove from oven and unwrap foil as soon as it is cool enough to handle.
- Slice each potato in half lengthwise, being careful not to rip the skin. Scoop the flesh of the potato carefully with a spoon and place in a mixing bowl. Leave a thin layer of potato by the skin, as not to puncture the skin and rupture the potato "pocket."
- Add butter, cream, cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the mixing bowl. Mash and fold to incorporate. Use a whisk or mixer to get a smoother texture after mashing. Adjust seasoning, cheese, and cheese to your liking. Reserve enough cheese to top off potatoes.
- Fill each emptied potato skin with the mashed potato mixture. Top with shredded cheddar.
- Bake at 400° for approximately 4-8 minutes or until cheese is golden
- Optional Garnishes; Chives, scallions, diced crispy bacon, sour cream, fried shallots, extra cheese, basil, parsley, tarragon, caramelized onions, and so much more!
- Variations; Roasted garlic, roasted tomatoes or bell peppers, creme fraiche, chili, shredded pork
Twice-baked potatoes are on my regular weeknight rotation for good reasons: I never get tired of them and they're a great make-ahead meal. The stuffed potatoes keep in the fridge for about five days. Twice Baked Potatoes with sour cream, butter, bacon, cheese, and green onions are always the first to go at BBQs and potlucks! Twice Baked Potatoes. posted by Christy Denney Twice-baked potatoes are a simple, delicious treat that are sure to please, whether you serve them as an appetizer or a hearty side dish to complement a meal.
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