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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
olive oil or vegetable oil
kosher salt
1.5 to 2 sticks butter
crumbled bacon
green onions
smoked gouda cheese
heavy whipping cream
beef rub (salt, pepper, garlic, onion)

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 the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2

Rub the potatoes with olive oil or vegetable oil and sprinkle with kosher salt.

3

Wrap each potato in aluminum foil.

4

Bake the potatoes in the oven for about 1 hour until tender.

5

Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for about 15 minutes.

6

Unwrap the potatoes and cut each one in half lengthwise with a sharp knife.

7

Carefully scoop out the insides of the potatoes, leaving a small border to maintain the shell's shape.

8

In a mixing bowl, combine the scooped potato insides with butter, crumbled bacon, chopped green onions (whites), beef rub, and shredded smoked gouda cheese.

9

Add a splash of heavy whipping cream to the mixture and mix well, adjusting the cream as needed for consistency.

10

Fill the potato shells with the mixture, mounding it slightly at the top.

11

Sprinkle additional beef rub on top of the filled potatoes.

12

Place the filled potato shells on an aluminum foil-lined tray.

13

Bake the filled potatoes in the oven for an additional time until heated through.

Cooking Techniques

bakingmashing

Equipment Needed

aluminum foilsharp knifemixing bowlbaking tray

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Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

twice-baked potatostuffed potato

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