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Twice Baked Potato

Cultural Context

Twice baked potatoes are a beloved American comfort food, originating as a way to repurpose leftover baked potatoes into a hearty side dish. Traditionally filled with creamy ingredients and toppings like cheese and bacon, they embody the spirit of home cooking and hospitality. Today, they are a popular choice for potlucks and gatherings, with numerous variations that include different cheeses, vegetables, and proteins.

AmericanUSside
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 large russet potatoes
2 tablespoons bacon grease
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup French onion dip
1/2 cup cheddar cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onions
4 slices bacon

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Ham can be a more economical choice while still providing flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine is often less expensive and can be used for a similar effect.

1

Preheat a 12-inch shallow Dutch oven with coals.

2

Wash and dry the russet potatoes, removing any imperfections.

3

Rub the potatoes with bacon grease and a splash of olive oil.

4

Pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape.

5

Season the potatoes with sea salt.

6

Place the potatoes in the Dutch oven without a trivet, setting them on the coals.

7

Rotate the potatoes every 10 minutes to ensure even cooking.

8

Cook the potatoes for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, checking for doneness with a squish test.

9

Once cooked, let the potatoes cool enough to handle.

10

Slice each potato lengthwise without puncturing the skin and scoop out the insides into a mixing bowl, leaving some flesh to maintain the skin's structure.

11

Add 1 cup of milk and mix until reaching the desired consistency.

12

Incorporate ½ cup of cheddar cheese and ½ cup of mozzarella cheese into the potato mixture.

13

Add 6 chopped green onion tops and 6 slices of crumbled bacon into the mixture, saving some green onions for garnish.

14

Mix everything thoroughly to combine the flavors well.

15

Evenly distribute the potato mixture back into the potato skins, packing them slightly.

16

Top each filled potato with the remaining cheese and green onions.

17

Drizzle a little olive oil over the potatoes before baking them again in the Dutch oven.

Cooking Techniques

bakingmashing

Equipment Needed

12-inch shallow Dutch ovenmixing bowlforkknifescooper

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Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

twice-baked potatostuffed potato

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