Cheesy Twice-Baked Potatoes

Savor the exquisite flavors of these Cheesy Twice-Baked Potatoes, a delightful dish that elevates the humble potato to a gourmet experience. Baked to perfection and filled with a creamy mixture of cheddar cheese, sour cream, fresh chives, and savory garlic, these potatoes are then generously topped with crispy bacon and vibrant green onions for a finishing touch.

Ingredients

Ingredients for Twice-Baked Potatoes
5	medium baking potatoes
1⁄4	cup butter, softened
2	cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3⁄4	cup sour cream
1	(1 ounce) envelope ranch dressing mix
1	tablespoon snipped chives
1	garlic clove, minced
	crumbled cooked bacon
	chopped green onion

Instructions

• Instruction for Twice-Baked Potatoes

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Bake the potatoes for approximately 1 hour or until tender.
  3. Reduce the oven heat to 375°F (190°C).
  4. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the pulp, leaving a thin shell.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the potato pulp with softened butter.
  6. Mix in 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, snipped chives, and minced garlic.
  7. Spoon the creamy mixture back into the potato shells.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  9. Place the filled potato shells on a baking sheet.
  10. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
  11. Garnish with crumbled cooked bacon and chopped green onions before serving.

Aug 10, 2024