 
 Recipe
   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.
| 5 | medium baking potatoes | 
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| 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 | 
| 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. | 
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 228.4 kcal | 
| Protein | 7.5 g | 
| Fat | 15.8 g | 
| Carbohydrates | 14.8 g | 
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 
| Sugar | 0.8 g | 
Published on Aug 10, 2024 by Luminița