Twice Baked Potatoes
Twice baked potatoes are the perfect side for a nice juicy steak or a moist, flaky salmon filet, however, these potatoes are so filling they can certainly be the main dish! The mixture of fluffy baked potato, melted butter, creamy sour cream, smoky bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese is mouth watering! These are my husbands famous twice baked potatoes! At least they are famous in our house. They are easy to make, but there is nothing simple about the flavors. Have them as a side or the main dish. They never disappoint! What kind of potatoes to use Russet potatoes are best for this recipe. Russet potatoes are high starch potatoes that get nice and crispy on the outside and become light and fluffy on the inside when baked. Step by Step Instructions 1.Clean the outside of your russet potatoes and prick them several times with a fork. 2.Microwave them for 3 minutes on each side. 3.Wrap them in foil and bake in them in the oven for 20 minutes at 500 degrees. 4.Once the potatoes have cooled, cut off the top 1/4, lengthwise, and scoop the potatoes into a large bowl. 5.To the potatoes, add 4 tbsp butter, 1 cup sour cream, 3 strips chopped, cooked bacon, and 4 ounces grated sharp cheese (minus a small amount for the bottom of the boats and for garnish) and mash together. 6.Season the inside of the potato boats with a pinch of salt and pepper, and add a small amount of shredded cheese. 7.Fill the boats with the potato mixture and top them with the reserved cheese and 1 strip chopped, cooked bacon. 8.Put the potatoes on a greased baking sheet and bake them again for 12-15 minutes at 375 degrees to melt all the cheese. Whether you eat these twice baked potatoes as a side dish or the main course, I’m confident these little boats of heaven will become famous in your house too! If you like this recipe, subscribe to Artzy Foodie to get all the latest tasty goodness straight to your inbox! And, be sure to follow and share on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram! Fluffy baked potatoes mixed with melted butter, creamy sour cream, smoky bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese, topped with more cheese and bacon and baked a second time!