Comforting twice-baked potatoes filled with creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and green onions, perfect for any occasion.
Author:penny
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:65 minutes
Total Time:85 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Side Dish
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
4 large russet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt (for the skins)
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup milk (plus more if needed)
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Paprika (for topping, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Prepare the russet potatoes by scrubbing them clean. Poke a few holes in them with a fork, rub with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt.
Bake the potatoes for 55 to 70 minutes until tender.
Cool the potatoes for about 10 minutes, then slice each potato in half lengthwise.
Scoop the fluffy potato flesh into a mixing bowl, leaving a thin layer inside the skins.
Make the filling by mixing the potato flesh with butter, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, black pepper, 1 cup of cheese, half the bacon, and half the green onions. Mash until creamy.
Fill the potato skins with the creamy mixture.
Bake again for 12 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden.
Garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of paprika, then serve hot.
Notes
These potatoes can be customized with different cheeses or toppings as desired.