Twice Baked Potatoes
Prep: 30 minutes | Cook: 1 hour 15 minutes | Total: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 to 8
Twice baked potatoes are a potato lover’s dream. They combine all the best parts of a baked potato and mashed potatoes into one delicious side dish. These twice baked potatoes have crispy skins and a rich and creamy filling. With a layer of melty cheddar cheese on top, they’re the definition of comfort food.
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes (Russet potatoes are the best for twice baked potatoes.)
- to taste extra-virgin olive oil (Rub over the potato skins to help them crisp up.)
- ½ cup milk (Can substitute with non-dairy milk.)
- ½ cup sour cream (Can substitute with vegan sour cream.)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (Can substitute with vegan butter.)
- 2 cloves garlic (Grated for flavor.)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (Plus more for sprinkling.)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chopped green onions (For garnish.)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Use a fork to poke a few holes in the potatoes. Place on the baking sheet and rub with olive oil. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and allow to cool slightly. When they are cool enough to handle, slice in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the flesh from the centers of the potato halves, leaving a ¼-inch border around the edges.
- Transfer the scooped-out flesh to a large bowl and mash with the milk, sour cream, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Arrange the potato skins cut side up on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt, then fill with the creamy potato mixture. Top with the cheese and bake for 15 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and beginning to brown.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with the green onions. Season to taste and serve.
Notes
- Feel free to play with the seasonings in the filling! A pinch of smoked paprika, a dash of onion or garlic powder, or even some dried dill would be a nice addition to this recipe.
- You can also try different toppings. Use fresh chives instead of green onions, or sprinkle on some crumbled vegan bacon for smoky, savory flavor.