twice baked potatoes easy recipe

Twice Baked Potatoes Easy Recipe – The Best Side Dish

Twice Baked Potatoes Easy Recipe is what this article is about.

Twice Baked Potatoes are the best side dish, and they are the best party snack and finger food, they are fluffy, creamy, and full of flavours, especially the crispy skin! They are simply irresistible. I honestly can finish the whole plate by myself!

Twice baked potatoes are a fancy version of the mashed potato because here we serve them on potato shells baked to crispy. We just can’t stop eating one, these are addictive!

If you’re looking for a quick and easy side dish that your family will love, then these Twice Baked Potatoes easy recipe is for you! They’re easy to make, and they’ll be a hit with everyone in your household!

If you are thinking about what side dishes or finger snacks you can serve, twice baked potatoes are one of my go-to! And everyone loves them too!

I have also shared some other delicious appetizers before, check them out if you are looking for more appetizer ideas:

What do you need to make this twice baked potatoes easy recipe?

  • Vegetable oil
  • small organic russet potatoes – Cleaned and scrubbed
  • salted butter
  • heavy cream
  • Some Cheese
  • Some Black Peppers
  • Chopped green onion
  • Dried Italian mixed herbs

Some people may add bacon too, but I want to keep it plain and simple. You may season your potato flesh however you like it! 🙂

How far in advance can we make this twice baked potatoes easy recipe?

They are good in the fridge for up to 3 days. You may assemble the twice baked potatoes and keep them in an air-tight container in the fridge. Once you are ready to bake them, just pop them in the oven and bake for an extra 15-20 minutes.

You can always make them a day before, and reheat them in the oven the next day too!

Can this twice baked potatoes easy recipe be frozen?

Yes! You can assemble the twice baked potatoes and keep them in an air-tight container in the freezer. Just make sure you bake them for another 30-40 minutes until the center is hot before serving.

However, I don’t refreeze these potatoes, It is because 1) they are easy and quick to make; 2) I love the potato skin to be super crispy.

What goes well with this twice baked potatoes easy recipe?

You can use this twice baked potatoes easy recipe to substitute any of the potato side dishes, such as with steak, lamb chop, pork chop, etc. These twice baked potatoes honestly are so good with everything! They are delicious even on their own as a finger party snack!

Throw these off at your next party at your house to impress your guests! The best thing about twice baked potatoes is you can enjoy the crispy skin too!

What is twice baked potato?

Twice-baked potato. Prepared using baked potatoes, the interior of the potato is scooped out after being first baked. Additional ingredients are added to the scooped potato, and the mix is then placed in the potato shells and baked again. (source)

If you want to make twice baked potatoes, I have the easiest recipe down below!

twice baked potatoes easy recipe
Look at how fluffy this is!
twice baked potatoes easy recipe

Twice Baked Potatoes Easy Recipe

b9b448407f13ce72d493b987161533e1Mrs5cookbook
Twice Baked Poatoes are the best side and so perfect for any party!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 345 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven to 400F
  • Rub oil on the potatoes
    twice baked potatoes easy recipe
  • Bake them in the oven for 1 – 1.5 hours
    twice baked potatoes easy recipe
  • Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise.
    twice baked potatoes easy recipe
  • Scoop the flesh out of the potato shells, be gentle and careful.
    twice baked potatoes easy recipe
  • Mash the potato flesh with a fork, add butter and heavy cream
    twice baked potatoes easy recipe
  • Mix until you get a creamy texture.
    twice baked potatoes easy recipe
  • Transfer the mixture to a piping bag.
    twice baked potatoes easy recipe
  • Pipe the mixture into the hollow shells.
    twice baked potatoes easy recipe
  • Use a fork to press the mixture and make it prettier.
    twice baked potatoes easy recipe
  • Grind cheese on top, and add ground pepper.
    twice baked potatoes easy recipe
  • Bake in the oven again for another 20-25 minutes, until golden brown
    twice baked potatoes easy recipe
  • Garnish with green onion and mixed herbs
    twice baked potatoes easy recipe
  • Plate and serve warm!
    twice baked potatoes easy recipe

Video

Notes

  1. Make sure the potatoes are cooked all the way through the first time, or you will have a hard time making the mashed potato.
  2. If you don’t have a piping bag, you can use a ziplock bag.
  3. The remaining potato shells can be served as a snack! They are so good!

Nutrition

Serving: 242gCalories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.5gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 518mgPotassium: 767mgFiber: 3.1gSugar: 1.8g
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I hope you’ll enjoy this Twice Baked Potatoes Easy Recipe with your loved ones!

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