If you're looking for a comforting side dish that is sure to please, try making creamy and delicious twice-baked potatoes. These potatoes are loaded with cheesy goodness and topped with crispy bacon. They make a perfect accompaniment to any meal and are sure to be a hit with the whole family. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, this recipe is quick and easy to make. Give it a try and enjoy the creamy and flavorful goodness of these twice-baked potatoes.
Ingredients
- 4 large baking potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Scrub the potatoes and pierce them with a fork several times. Place them directly on the oven rack.
- Bake the potatoes for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
- Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh, leaving a small border around the skin.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the potato flesh with the butter, milk, sour cream, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the mashed potato mixture back into the potato skins. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Place the stuffed potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and sprinkle them with the crumbled bacon and chopped green onions.
- Serve the twice-baked potatoes hot as a side dish with your favorite main course.
