Easy Dinner Ideas | Twice Baked Potatoes
Warm and Hearty Easy Dinner Ideas – These Twice Baked Potatoes are a Culinary Delight Combining Comfort and Elegance.
These Twice Baked Potatoes are irresistibly delicious, filling, and so comforting. This dish is made by baking whole potatoes until tender, partially scooping out the insides, mixing with butter, sour cream, cheese, milk, and seasonings; then refilling the shells with the mixture, topped with extra cheese and baked for a second time. Imagine slicing these potatoes open, dipping a fork to get a generous bite of a rich, creamy, and gooey filling; this makes these potatoes extremely indulgent! One wouldn’t be enough!
This Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe is the perfect comforting meal for cozy weeknight dinners, game days or casual family gatherings. You can also serve during special holiday dinners like Thanksgiving or Christmas. If you like to eat out with your friends or family, this recipe is great for outdoor gatherings, picnics, or barbecues.
What ingredients do I need for this recipe?
2 potatoes
Olive oil
Salt
1/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup Monterey Jack Finely (shredded)
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded) (keep ¼ cup for topping)
¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon onion powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup milk
How to make these Twice Baked Potatoes?
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Wash rinse and dry the potatoes then pierce couple times with a fork and rub with olive oil and salt. Place the potatoes uncovered on a baking sheet and bake for 45 to 60 minutes (the potatoes should be soft and tender). Remove from oven and give them time to cool enough to handle.
In a mixing bowl, add the butter, sour cream, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Cut the baked potatoes lengthwise and extract some of the cooked potato and add to the bowl.
Add the butter, sour cream, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Blend the mixture until smooth while adding milk a little at a time until you get the creamy desired texture.
Put the mixture in the potato shells, sprinkle some shredded cheese on top,
Then bake at 375 degrees for about 15 to 20 minutes. ENJOY!
Easy Dinner Ideas For All Occasions– These Twice baked potatoes have a tender fluffy inside with the perfect velvety texture and a crispy exterior with golden edges.
“Potato” is all you’ve got to say to get my interest while cooking. Who wouldn’t love an easy dinner recipe that includes potatoes as the star ingredient; they’re affordable, nutritious, hearty, satisfying, and they’re always available in each house. This twice baked potatoes recipe evokes so many warm memories and provides a sense of comfort and tranquility. You can serve them as a main dish or as a side; they’re filling and extremely flavorful.
Helpful Tips and Variations:
Which potato is best for this recipe? I personally prefer to use Russet Potatoes; they get really fluffy when baked which makes scooping out a lot easier and their skin holds up well when baking twice. You can replace with Red potatoes.
Can I use sweet potatoes instead? Of course! Sweet potatoes would make a sweet and nutritious option for this recipe.
Can I use different cheese? I used Cheddar and Monterey Jack, but you can replace with Gouda, Mozzarella, Parmesan or Gruyère. Try using a mix of your favorite cheeses; it gives a nice depth of flavor. s
How can I replace the sour cream? If you want to preserve the texture, you can use Plain Greek Yogurt. You can also use cream cheese, buttermilk, or cottage cheese.
Which veggies can I use in the filling? You can add some broccoli, spinach, chives or green onions.
Can I add meat to this recipe? Absolutely! You can add ham, ground beef, shredded chicken or crispy bacon.
What can I use as a topping for the potatoes? You can drizzle some crispy bacon bits, fresh parsley, dill, and your favorite cheese finely shredded.
How can I store these baked potatoes? I prefer to wrap each potato with plastic wrap, then gently place them in a container tightly closed and well stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
How can I serve these Creamy Twice Baked Potatoes?
If you want to serve this a main dish, include a source of protein in your filling, such as ground beef or shredded chicken; this can make a light, yet satisfying lunch or dinner. You can serve as a side dish with grilled or roasted chicken pork chops, meatballs, or steak. You can also pair with a fresh green salad for a meatless and nutritious meal.
Easy Dinner Ideas | Twice Baked Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 potatoes russet
- Olive oil
- Salt
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup Monterey Jack Finely shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded (keep ¼ cup for topping)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Wash rinse and dry the potatoes then pierce couple times with a fork and rub with olive oil and salt. Place the potatoes uncovered on a baking sheet and bake for 45 to 60 minutes (the potatoes should be soft and tender). Remove from oven and give them time to cool enough to handle.
- In a mixing bowl, add the butter, sour cream, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Cut the baked potatoes lengthwise and extract some of the cooked potato and add to the bowl. Using a mixer, blend the mixture until smooth while adding milk a little at a time until you get the creamy desired texture.
- Put the mixture in the potato shells, sprinkle some shredded cheese on top, then bake at 375 degrees for about 15 to 20 minutes.
