Twice Baked Potatoes

5 from 1 vote

Twice baked potatoes are a hearty, creamy, and crispy side to round out any meal. Made with simple, fresh ingredients and kid approved, too!

Prep Time25

Cook Time1 15

Total Time1 40

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: how to make twice baked potatoes, twice baked potato, twice baked potato recipe, twice baked potatoes, twice baked potatoes recipe

Servings:

Preheat the oven to 400℉, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and place the cooling rack on top.
Coat your potatoes with oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and place them in a single layer on the cooling rack on the lined baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour.
Remove the potatoes from the oven and let cool for ten minutes. Leave the oven on.
Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the potato flesh into a medium mixing bowl.
Place the potato skins back on the cooling rack, on the lined baking sheet, and bake at 400℉ for 10 minutes.
While the skins bake, mash half the cheese, butter, scallions, and bacon with all of the sour cream, buttermilk, and baked potato flesh until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper and stir to mix.
Remove the skins from the oven and set the oven to broil. Use a spoon to fill the potato skins with the mashed potato mixture and top with the remaining add-ins - cheese, scallions, bacon, and butter.
Broil for five to ten minutes until the cheese is melted.
Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes. Top with chives and serve your loaded twice baked potatoes.