Whether you’re looking for something to add to your holiday spread, your game day buffet, or a special side to jazz up a weeknight dinner, these Twice Baked Potatoes are perfect! I absolutely love the cheese and bacon stuffed filling and the buttery, crisp potato skin. You might think to just top regular baked potatoes with these toppings, but this method is WAY better. The second bakes makes all the difference! Some people like the filling and toss the crispy skin but I think that is baslphemy! The crispy skin, in my opinion, is the best part. If you are wanting to have Twice Baked Potatoes as a full meal, try our BBQ Beef Twice Baked Potatoes! Read More: 60+ Potato Recipes
Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees. Get your russet potatoes out and scrub them thoroughly under warm running water. Dry them off completely. Using a fork, poke about 10 holes all over each potato. Rub the outside of each potato with 1 tablespoon of olive oil or canola oil. Sprinkle kosher salt all over the potato. Place a baking sheet on the bottom rack of the oven to stop any drips. Set the potatoes directly onto the top rack. Bake for about 1 hour, or until skins are crispy and the inside is tender.
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When ready to bake, remove the plastic wrap and top with extra cheese and bacon. To cook from the fridge, just broil the potatoes until the cheese melts. To cook from frozen, bake at 400 degrees for about 25 minutes, or until they are heated through and the cheese is melted. Put them in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to three days. Make sure the potatoes completely cool before you store them, otherwise the condensation will gather on the inside of the container and make the potatoes soggy. To reheat, put it in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or broil in the oven until cheese is melted. The microwave method is quick, but it won’t have quite the same consistency. The oven method takes longer, but gives you a better consistency, especially on the skins.
How to Make Twice Baked Potatoes
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