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The Best Twice-Baked Potatoes Recipe with Bacon and Cheddar

Two perfectly prepared twice-baked potatoes loaded with creamy filling, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon bits.
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Learn how to make fluffy, creamy twice-baked potatoes loaded with cheddar, bacon, and chives, finished with a perfectly melty top. This is a great make-ahead potato side for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream, warmed
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Rub the potatoes lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  2. Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the skins are crisp and the insides are tender when squeezed.
  3. Remove potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly until you can handle them. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
  4. Slice each potato in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out the flesh into a bowl, leaving about a 1/4-inch shell of potato skin.
  5. Mash the potato flesh with the softened butter, warm milk, sour cream, 3/4 cup of the cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and 2 tablespoons of chives. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  6. Spoon the potato filling evenly back into the potato skins, mounding it slightly.
  7. Place the stuffed potatoes on a baking sheet. Top each with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese.
  8. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the filling is heated through and the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.
  9. Garnish with extra fresh chives before serving.

Notes

  • For make-ahead preparation, you can scoop and stuff the potatoes, then cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days before the final bake. Add 5-10 minutes to the final baking time if baking straight from the refrigerator.
  • If you plan to freeze these cheesy stuffed potatoes, assemble them completely (up to the final cheese topping), wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then foil, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking.
  • These party potato boats are excellent served as a comfort food side for holidays or game day boards.

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