Twice Baked Potato: A Culinary Masterpiece
Twice baked potato is a classic dish that combines the flavors of a baked potato with the richness of a creamy cheese filling. It's a perfect comfort food for any occasion, and it's easy to make.
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped bacon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Scrub potatoes clean and pierce with a fork.
- Bake for 1 hour, or until tender.
- Let potatoes cool slightly.
- Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the pulp, leaving a 1/2-inch shell.
- Mash the pulp with the butter, milk, sour cream, cheddar cheese, green onions, bacon, salt, and pepper.
- Fill the potato shells with the mashed potato mixture.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until heated through.
- Serve hot.
Tips
- For a crispier potato, bake the potatoes at a higher temperature (425 degrees F) for a shorter amount of time (45 minutes).
- If you don't have sour cream, you can substitute plain yogurt.
- You can add other ingredients to the mashed potato filling, such as cooked ham, diced peppers, or chopped mushrooms.
- Twice baked potatoes can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
Tags
- potato
- baked potato
- twice baked potato
- comfort food
- easy recipe
- cheesy potato
- creamy potato
How many calories are in Twice Baked Potato?
Each 1 serving of Twice Baked Potato contains 345 calories.
Twice Baked Potato Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Amount per 1 serving (242g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 345 Calories |
| Protein | 12g |
| Fat | 18g |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9g |
| Cholesterol | 0.052mg |
| Carbohydrates | 35g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1g |
| Sugar | 1.8g |
| Sodium | 0.518mg |
| Potassium | 0.7674mg |
| Calcium | 0.177mg |
| Iron | 0.0009mg |