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    Recipes » Side Dish » Potato Sides

    Twice Baked Potatoes

    Published: Jan 31, 2019 · Modified: Oct 31, 2019 by Marissa Stevens · 22 Comments

    Gluten FreeVegetarian

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    Imagine pulling these Twice Baked Potatoes from the oven: tender baked potatoes with crisp, seasoned skins piled high with hot, fluffy potatoes mashed with butter, sour cream, cheddar cheese and chives. Am I making you hungry?

    Twice Baked Potatoes served on black plates

    When I say that these Twice Baked Potatoes are 'piled high,' I mean it. An extra potato beyond those that you're stuffing makes sure of it.

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    Overstuffed, but lightened up.

    I read in Food & Wine Magazine about the overstuffed twice baked potatoes that Emeril Lagasse serves in his restaurants. I loved the idea, but wanted to make a still decadent, but lightened up version. His version involves baking five one-pound potatoes to serve four people - four potatoes are stuffed with the pulp of five potatoes. In my version the potatoes are still piled high, but three potatoes serve four people.

    The difference? Instead of hollowing out the whole potato, I cut two of the potatoes in half lengthwise, then scoop out the pulp and combine it with all of the pulp from the third potato. Mix the pulp with all of the goodies and then pile it into the potato halves. Voila! Overstuffed, but not so huge that you're too full to eat anything else.

    These are always a big hit at dinner parties (I even make a miniature version) and are perfect for date night!

    More Must Try Potato Recipes!

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    • Breakfast Potatoes (The absolute best! Crispy on the outside, tender and buttery on the inside because of a method you may not have heard of.)
    • Skillet Potatoes (Similar to my breakfast potatoes, but made on the stove top in a cast iron skillet.)
    • Cheesy Potatoes (These are always a crowd pleaser! Made without canned soup!)

    How to Make Twice Baked Potatoes

    Step 1: To serve 4 people, rub 3 scrubbed and dried baking potatoes with oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake at 400˚F until tender.

    preparing baking potatoes

    Step 2: Cut 2 of the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop all but ¼ inch of the pulp into a large bowl; transfer potato halves to baking sheet. Peel remaining potato and add pulp to bowl. With a handheld masher, mash pulp with butter, salt and pepper until smooth. Add cheese, sour cream and chives and mash until smooth. Divide potato pulp mixture into potato halves; top with more cheddar cheese and bake until filling is hot and cheese is melted. Serve hot topped with sour cream and chives.

    scooping pulp out of baked potatoes to make twice baked potatoes
    making filling for twice baked potatoes
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    Twice Baked Potatoes on black plate

    Twice Baked Potatoes

    Marissa Stevens
    A lightened up version of Emeril Lagasse's restaurant Overstuffed Twice Baked Potatoes.
    5 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr 30 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 50 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 521 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 large baking potatoes about 1 pound each, scrubbed and dried
    • olive oil for coating the skins
    • kosher salt to taste
    • freshly ground black pepper to taste
    • 3 tablespoons butter ideally at room temperature
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 6 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
    • ½ cup sour cream plus more for topping (optional)
    • 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives plus more for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400˚F.
    • Rub potatoes all over with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and bake until tender, 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes. Let sit until cool enough to handle.
    • Peel one of the potatoes completely and add pulp to a large bowl. Carefully cut remaining two potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving about ¼-inch of pulp in the skin for structure, and add to bowl. Transfer hollowed out potato halves to baking sheet.
    • Add butter, salt and pepper to potato pulp; mash until smooth with a handheld masher. Add about 4 ounces of the cheese, sour cream and chives and mash until smooth. Spoon potato mixture into potato halves; sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake until filling is heated through and cheese is melted, about 20 minutes. Serve hot topped with more sour cream and chives if desired.

    Notes

    1. Emeril includes bacon in his version. If you'd like to do the same, cook up a couple of slices until crisp. Crumble and add along with the cheese etc.
    2. Note that total time does not include the potatoes sitting until they're cool enough to handle. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 521kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 17gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 957mgPotassium: 1236mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 935IUVitamin C: 16.9mgCalcium: 377mgIron: 2.7mg
    Keyword comfort food, decadent, easy, restaurant recipe
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    1. Chey says

      November 24, 2019 at 11:54 am

      5 stars
      I made these and followed the recipe to a "T"! They were the best twice baked potatoes EVER! Easy to follow instructions with perfect results!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        November 24, 2019 at 12:06 pm

        woohoo! You made my day, Cheyanne! So glad you enjoyed these!

        Reply
    2. Ben|Havocinthekitchen says

      February 05, 2019 at 12:08 pm

      5 stars
      Baked to perfection potatoes, butter, sour cream, cheddar, chives... Are you asking if this post makes me hungry? It certainly does. I wish I hadn't seen it (At least until I'd have my boring and healthy soup for dinner):) Excellent!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        February 05, 2019 at 12:49 pm

        Your comments always make me smile, Ben! 😉 Thank you!

        Reply
    3. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

      February 04, 2019 at 11:25 am

      5 stars
      Twice baked potatoes were one of my favorite sides growing up but I haven't had them in years. I have to fix that--these look delicious!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        February 05, 2019 at 12:47 pm

        Yay! Thanks, Kelsie! I'm excited for you to try these!

        Reply
    4. David @ Spiced says

      February 04, 2019 at 4:37 am

      5 stars
      Twice baked potatoes are one of my all-time favorites! My Mom used to make big batches of these when we were kids, and then she'd freeze them for easy dinners later. I should start doing that! Great tips on how to stretch the potato here, too. A good steak + a twice-baked potato + a glass of red wine = my personal happy place! 🙂

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        February 05, 2019 at 12:47 pm

        Your personal happy place and mine are the same, David! Perfect meal!! Great idea to freeze some of these for a quick meal!

        Reply
    5. Kevin says

      February 01, 2019 at 2:43 pm

      5 stars
      Your guests will think you've been slaving over the oven/stove all day when you make these for a dinner! Sounds like no one makes these near enough - SO good!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        February 05, 2019 at 12:46 pm

        haha...I like how you think, Kevin! Thank you!

        Reply
    6. Liz says

      January 31, 2019 at 2:31 pm

      5 stars
      Oooh, I love this trick for extra filling! The hubby will be so happy when I make these for dinner!! We love twice baked potatoes!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        January 31, 2019 at 5:27 pm

        Hope you love them, Liz!! Thank you!

        Reply
    7. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

      January 31, 2019 at 1:26 pm

      I haven't done this in SO long!! I definitely need to do it soon, thanks for the reminder!!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        January 31, 2019 at 5:28 pm

        Woohoo! You're welcome! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      January 31, 2019 at 1:10 pm

      5 stars
      I have not made twice baked potatoes in like forever Marissa! You're inspiring me. My husband will love these!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        January 31, 2019 at 5:28 pm

        Love to hear that, Mary Ann!

        Reply
    9. Dorothy Dunton says

      January 31, 2019 at 10:03 am

      Hi Marissa! I haven't made twice baked potatoes in ages, but I just bought some russets and I have the other ingredients on hand! I also just bought some rib eye steaks. I think the two would pair beautifully along with a salad! I guess 1:00 is a little early to start dinner???

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        January 31, 2019 at 1:29 pm

        Hi Dorothy! Yes, 1:00 is a little early 😉 BUT I love how you think - rib eye steaks are the perfect pair for these!!

        Reply
    10. Matt - The Bluenosers says

      January 31, 2019 at 9:49 am

      5 stars
      Oooh, these look good. I think that I might have to take Emeril's suggestion and add some bacon. In any case they look delicious!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        January 31, 2019 at 1:30 pm

        Thanks, Matt! And I agree - I add bacon too sometimes...

        Reply
    11. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

      January 31, 2019 at 9:12 am

      5 stars
      You bet I'm hungry!! And now I'm totally craving these for dinner tonight.Love that you lightened them up too...makes room for dessert 😉 I know hubby would devour too! Pinned! Happy (almost) Friday 🙂

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        January 31, 2019 at 1:31 pm

        My girl!! Thinking ahead to dessert!! 😉 Thank you, Dawn! Happy (almost) Friday to you too!

        Reply

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