Twice-Baked Potatoes Recipe with Bacon and Cheese
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these rich and flavorful twice-baked potatoes loaded with crispy bacon and melted cheese. Baked to golden perfection, these stuffed potatoes make a perfect side dish or a satisfying meal on their own. Whether for a family dinner or a special occasion, this easy and delicious recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Servings 5 servings
Calories 375kcal
Ingredients
- 5 potatoes
- 150 g cheese
- 150 g bacon
- 150-200 g sour cream
- 20 g scallion, chopped
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste
Instructions
- Clean potatoes under cold running water; be careful not to damage the skin. Let it dry or pat with paper towels.
- Preheat oven at 400ºF/200°C. Now, take every potato and wrap it individually in foil. Bake foiled potatoes for an hour (it can even take you up to one hour and a half, depends on the type and size of your potatoes).
- Meanwhile, we have got the time to make the stuffing. First, grate the cheese using the size of the grater that you prefer.
- Cut strips of bacon into thin slices; take a skillet and fry them on a medium heat until crisp and golden.
- When you see that potatoes are soft enough, take them out of the oven, get rid of the foil and let them cool a bit (you should be comfortable handling potatoes with your hands). Now, cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Using an appropriate utensil (mine was a teaspoon but melon baller will the most perfect thing), hollow the inside of potato halves. Be careful not to damage the inside and to leave the haves skin intact.
- Mash the pulp from potatoes into a nice smooth consistency. Do not add any extra liquid to the mash (water or milk).
- Rinse green onion under running water; chop into small pieces and add to the bowl with the mash. Pour the necessary amount of sour cream and nicely mix everything.
- Fill potato halves with mashed filling.
- Put the fried bacon on top.
- Put stuffed potato halves inside the baking tray and sprinkle over shredded cheese.
- Bake stuffed potatoes for 15 minutes at 350ºF/180°C or until cheese melts to the consistency that you like. Potatoes are ready to be served. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
*calories per 100 g