Delicious and Decadent Creamy Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe

These Creamy Twice Baked Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. They are loaded with creamy mashed potatoes, cheese, and bacon, making them a perfect side dish or a main course option. The potatoes are baked twice, giving them a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior. This recipe takes a little bit of time to prepare, but the end result is absolutely worth it. Serve these creamy twice baked potatoes at your next family gathering or dinner party and watch them disappear!

Ingredients

• 4 large baking potatoes
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Wash the potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry. Prick the potatoes all over with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
3. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for about 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
4. Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes until they are comfortable to handle.
5. Once cooled, slice off the top of each potato lengthwise. Carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin shell intact.
6. In a large bowl, mash the potato flesh with sour cream, melted butter, and milk until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese, half of the crumbled bacon, and half of the sliced green onions into the mashed potatoes.
8. Divide the mixture evenly among the potato shells, mounding it slightly.
9. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions on top of each potato.
10. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and return them to the oven.
11. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
12. Remove from the oven and let the potatoes cool for a few minutes before serving.
13. Garnish with additional sliced green onions, if desired.
14. Serve the creamy twice baked potatoes hot and enjoy!

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