Description
Comforting twice-baked potatoes deliver a creamy chive-studded potato paradise that elevates classic side dishes. Crispy potato skins cradle a luxurious filling promising pure culinary satisfaction you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 4 large russet potatoes
Dairy:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare oven to 400°F, positioning rack in center for even heating.
- Thoroughly cleanse potatoes, puncturing skin with fork to allow steam escape. Massage with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Roast potatoes directly on oven rack for 45-60 minutes until fork-tender, ensuring soft interior and crispy exterior.
- Allow potatoes to cool slightly, then slice lengthwise with precision. Carefully excavate potato flesh into mixing bowl, maintaining thin potato skin shell.
- Whip potato pulp with sour cream, melting butter and milk to create ultra-creamy consistency. Incorporate sharp cheddar cheese, blending until silky smooth.
- Fold in finely chopped chives and crispy bacon bits, adjusting seasoning with additional salt and pepper for robust flavor profile.
- Generously refill potato skins, creating elegant mounds of creamy mixture that slightly overflow skin edges.
- Return stuffed potatoes to 400°F oven, baking 15-20 minutes until golden peaks emerge and filling reaches piping hot temperature.
Notes
- Potato Selection Matters: Choose large, starchy russet potatoes with uniform shape for consistent baking and easier stuffing.
- Crispy Skin Technique: Rubbing potatoes with olive oil ensures a crispy, flavorful exterior that adds delightful texture.
- Customize Your Filling: Swap bacon for roasted vegetables or use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to create healthier, vegetarian-friendly variations.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare stuffed potato skins in advance and refrigerate, then bake just before serving for stress-free entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg