Twice Baked Potatoes Cheese Bacon (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Potatoes
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4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean
→ For Baking & Filling
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 teaspoon fine sea salt
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0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Creamy Filling
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120 grams sour cream
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50 grams unsalted butter, sliced
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60 milliliters whole milk
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0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
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0.5 teaspoon onion powder
→ Toppings & Mix-Ins
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100 grams cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
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80 grams cooked bacon, crumbled
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2 tablespoons chives, finely minced
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with aluminum foil. Pierce the potatoes several times with a fork. Arrange on the tray, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Rub to distribute evenly. Bake for 45–50 minutes, until a knife inserts easily at the center.
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Remove the potatoes from the oven. Cut them in half lengthwise and allow to cool until safe to handle. Reduce oven temperature to 190°C.
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Scoop the flesh from each half into a large mixing bowl, leaving approximately 1 cm of potato around the edges to maintain shell integrity. Place shells back on the tray.
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Using an electric mixer, whip the scooped potato flesh until smooth. Add sour cream, butter, milk, garlic powder, and onion powder. Continue mixing until creamy and homogenous.
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Stir 75 grams of cheese, the crumbled bacon, and chives into the filling mixture. Mix until just combined to avoid overworking the potatoes.
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Evenly distribute the filling back into the potato shells, mounding slightly. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of each stuffed potato.
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Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the tops are golden.
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Garnish with additional chives or bacon if desired. Serve hot as a side dish.
# Helpful Notes:
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Leave potato shells about 1 cm thick for structure and easy serving.
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Use starchy potatoes such as russet or Idaho for the fluffiest filling.
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Mix the potato filling just until smooth to prevent a gummy texture.
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Add your choice of finely chopped mix-ins like cooked broccoli or chicken to customize.