Description
Elevate your side dish game with this Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe (Best Ever). These crispy potato shells are generously filled with a creamy, savory mashed potato filling that delights with every bite. Topped with gooey cheese and fresh herbs, these twice baked potatoes are perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a family dinner or a festive gathering. Easy to prepare and customizable, this recipe ensures everyone will be impressed at the table. Get ready to savor the delicious combinations of flavors and textures!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Russet potatoes
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 4 oz shredded cheese (sharp cheddar or your choice)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2–4 scallions (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- Minced fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, cilantro, chives; for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Rub each potato with oil, season with salt and pepper, and place on a wire rack over the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 45 minutes to 1 hour until fork-tender (internal temp of 209°F).
- Let cool for 10 minutes. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides into a mixing bowl, leaving a thin layer in the skins.
- Bake the empty shells for another 10 minutes to crisp up.
- Mash the scooped-out flesh with half of the cheese, butter, scallions, sour cream, buttermilk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fill each shell with the mixture, top with remaining cheese and scallions.
- Broil until golden brown (5-10 minutes), watching closely.
- Serve warm topped with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg