Elegant Twice Baked Yukon Gold Potatoes
Delight in these exquisite twice baked Yukon Gold potatoes, filled with a luscious blend of butter, tangy sour cream, sharp cheddar cheese, and velvety American cheese. Perfectly baked and topped with a slice of creamy cheese, these potatoes are a sophisticated addition to any dining experience.
Ingredients
For the Yukon Gold Potatoes | |
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| 4 | medium Yukon Gold potatoes |
| 2 | tablespoons butter |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon salt |
| 1⁄3 | cup sour cream |
| 1⁄3 | cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded |
| 1 | tablespoon milk, maybe more |
| 4 | slices American cheese or slices other good melting cheese |
Instructions
For the Yukon Gold Potatoes | |
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| 1. | Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). |
| 2. | Scrub the Yukon Gold potatoes and pierce them with a fork. |
| 3. | Bake the potatoes for about an hour, or until they are fully cooked. |
| 4. | Remove the potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. |
| 5. | Cut the potatoes in half and carefully scoop out the potato flesh without tearing the skins. |
| 6. | Place the scooped potato in a large bowl and set the skins aside. |
| 7. | Add butter and salt to the potatoes, then mash until smooth. |
| 8. | Mix in the sour cream until well combined. |
| 9. | Add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and mash until combined. |
| 10. | Pour in one tablespoon of milk while mashing. If a creamier consistency is desired, add more milk, one tablespoon at a time. |
| 11. | Adjust the seasoning by adding more salt to taste, if necessary. |
| 12. | Fill the empty potato skins with the potato mixture. |
| 13. | Top each potato half with a slice of American cheese or other good melting cheese. |
| 14. | Bake again until the potatoes are reheated and the cheese is melted and bubbly. |
| 15. | *Note*: These potatoes can be refrigerated for later reheating or frozen. If frozen, add the cheese slices before baking for a creamy outcome. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 293.5 kcal |
| Protein | 8.3 g |
| Fat | 16.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 1.9 g |
Published on Aug 01, 2024 by Luminița