Recipes Side Dish Potato Twice Baked Potato Recipes Ultimate Twice-Baked Potatoes 4.7 (3,731) 2,604 Reviews 393 Photos These twice-baked potatoes taste wonderful and always a big hit! I've been making these for years — they make a great side dish for any meal and are terrific heated up the next day for lunch. Submitted by PONYGIRL64 Updated on May 22, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 393 393 393 393 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Dotdash Meredith Food Studios These twice-baked potatoes work perfectly as a simple, crowd-pleasing entrée or as a rich side dish. How to Make Twice-Baked Potatoes Making perfect twice-baked potatoes at home is easier than you think. You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics: The Best Potatoes for Twice-Baked Potatoes The best potato variety for baking is low in moisture and high in starch, such as a Russet potato. Plus, they have sturdy skins (perfect for holding the rich filling) and are naturally perfectly portioned. How to Cook Twice-Baked Potatoes Here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this twice-baked potatoes recipe: Bake the potatoes until tender.Cook, drain, and crumble the bacon.Slice the potatoes and scoop out the flesh.Mix the flesh with the remaining ingredients (reserving half of the cheese and onions).Spoon the mixture back into the skins. Top with reserved ingredients and bacon.Bake the potatoes again for about 15 minutes. How Long to Cook Twice-Baked Potatoes All in all, the potatoes should spend about 1 hour and 15 minutes baking in an oven preheated to 350 degrees F. They'll cook for about an hour during the first round of baking, then about 15 minutes during the final round. Allrecipes Magazine How to Store Twice-Baked Potatoes Store leftover twice-baked potatoes tightly covered with plastic wrap or foil (or in an airtight storage container) in the fridge for up to four days. How to Reheat Twice-Baked Potatoes Reheat by baking the potatoes in an oven preheated to 350 degree F for 15 to 20 minutes or in the microwave (covered with a damp paper towel) for 2 to 3 minutes. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise "I added a tablespoon of ranch seasoning powder (the same stuff you mix in sour cream for dip)," says Star. "Not overpowering but just enough to kick it up a notch." "This recipe is perfect," raves Patricia. "I used heavy cream in place of the milk. It was delicious! A hit with our dinner guests and we make it regularly when potatoes are on the menu." "The best of basic ingredients," according to eb. "Love it! High altitude takes longer. Those at high altitude understand. Totally worth the wait!!" Editorial contributions by Corey Williams. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 4 large baking potatoes 8 slices bacon 1 cup sour cream ½ cup milk 4 tablespoons butter ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided 8 green onions, sliced, divided Directions Gather ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake potatoes in the preheated oven until tender, about 1 hour, depending on the size of your potatoes. Set potatoes aside until cool enough to handle. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Slice potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop the flesh into a large bowl; save skins. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Add sour cream, milk, butter, salt, pepper, 1/2 cup cheese, and 1/2 of the green onions to the potato; mix with a hand mixer until well blended and creamy. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Spoon the mixture into the potato skins; top each with remaining cheese, green onions, and bacon. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Return potatoes to the preheated oven and continue baking until the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Serve Hot! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 4,950 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 422 Calories 30g Fat 29g Carbs 11g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 422 % Daily Value * Total Fat 30g 38% Saturated Fat 15g 74% Cholesterol 63mg 21% Sodium 537mg 23% Total Carbohydrate 29g 11% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 3g Protein 11g 22% Vitamin C 19mg 21% Calcium 174mg 13% Iron 1mg 5% Potassium 650mg 14% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.