Twice Baked Potatoes

5 from 7 votes

Each bite of these bubbly, crisp, golden brown Twice Baked Potatoes is loaded with creamy butter, tangy sour cream, cheese and fresh chives. Irresistible!

Prep Time25

Cook Time1 50

Total Time2 15

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 594kcal

Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Equipment

Ingredients

6 large russet baking potatoes around 12 ounces each
8 tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup minced fresh chives
1 1/2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
3 large eggs beaten at room temperature
1 tbsp kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Begin by piercing the potatoes with a fork or a knife then add the potatoes to an over rack centered in the middle of the oven. Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender and can be easily squeezed. That means they are completely cooked through.
Next allow the potatoes to cool down for 20 minutes.
Lower the temperature of the oven to 350 degrees.
With a sharp knife, cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scrape out the flesh inside of the potatoes into a mixing bowl, being careful not to tear the outside jacket shell of the potatoes and make sure you keep a thin layer of potato to the inside of each shell.
Add the butter, heavy cream, sour cream, chives, half of the cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, eggs, salt and pepper to the potato flesh that was scraped into the bowl. Mash everything together until combined.
Spoon the potato mixture back into the potato jackets. Add the filled potatoes to a baking sheet and sprinkle on the remaining cheese.
Bake for 30-35 minutes at 350 until the cheese is completely melted and potatoes are tender and heated. Serve immediately.

Notes

How to Store Easy Twice Baked Potatoes

You should let them cool down to room temp then add to an airtight container or wrap tightly in plastic wrap or foil.

To reheat, I prefer the oven or air fryer since it keeps the exterior nice and crispy but the inside filling creamy. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the potatoes on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

How long will this twice baked potato recipe last in the fridge?

Properly stored, these will keep in the fridge for about 5 days.

Can I freeze leftovers?

Absolutely boos! Make sure your leftover potatoes are cooled down completely then place on a baking tray and pop in the freezer. Freeze until solid, which takes about an hour. Next, remove from the freezer and wrap individually in foil or store them all in a freezer-safe zip top bag. They should last for up to 3 months.

When ready to eat, thaw the potatoes for 24 hours in the fridge and add a little extra cheese before adding to the oven using the instructions above.

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