How to Make Twice Baked Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Twice baked potatoes are a classic side dish that never fails to impress. They are a delicious and comforting dish that can be served alongside a variety of main courses or even enjoyed as a standalone meal. Whether you are hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a comforting side dish, twice baked potatoes are sure to be a hit.

What makes twice baked potatoes so special is the creamy, flavorful filling that is scooped out of the potato and mixed with a variety of delicious ingre...

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Ingredients

  • 4 large baking potatoes
  • ½ pound bacon
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • ½ cup chopped fresh mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dry bread crumbs

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Use a fork to pierce the potato skins.
  • Bake the potatoes unwrapped for about 1 hour, or until soft, in the preheated oven.
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • Over medium-low heat melt the butter in a large saucepan. Combine onion, mushrooms, red pepper, garlic powder, pepper, chives and salt. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally until the onions are soft.
  • Slice open the baked potatoes and, keeping the skins intact, scoop the insides into a medium bowl. Transfer the onion mixture to the bowl. Mix in the sour cream. Pour in 1/2 of the cheese and continue mixing until all ingredients are well blended.
  • Using a large spoon, fill the potato skins with the mixture. Top with bread crumbs, the remaining cheese and bacon.
  • Return the potatoes to the preheated oven and continue baking for about 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the filling is slightly brown.
  • Nutrition

    859 cal.

    • Total Fat: 50g
    • Saturated Fat: 29g
    • Cholesterol: 135mg
    • Sodium: 1497mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 74g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 77mg
    • Calcium: 534mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1922mg