Perfect Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe
Learn how to make twice baked potatoes with this easy recipe. Fluffy potato filling, melted cheese, and crispy skin create the ultimate comfort food side dish that everyone loves.
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes 10-12 ounces each
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt for rubbing
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon salt for filling
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Scrub potatoes clean and pat dry. Poke each potato 4-5 times with a fork.
- Rub potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with coarse salt. Place directly on middle oven rack and bake for 60-75 minutes until fork-tender.
- Remove potatoes and cool for 10 minutes. Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out flesh, leaving 1/4 inch attached to skin.
- Place potato flesh in a large bowl. Add butter, sour cream, milk, 1 cup cheddar cheese, and green onions. Mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon filling back into potato skins, mounding slightly. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
- Place filled potatoes on a baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until tops are golden and cheese bubbles.
- Remove from oven and rest 5 minutes. Garnish with additional green onions before serving.