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Twice-Baked Potatoes with Cheddar and Bacon

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Fluffy and creamy twice-baked potatoes filled with cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh chives, baked until golden and bubbly.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash the potatoes and prick them several times with a fork. Rub them with olive oil and place them directly on the oven rack. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly until you can handle them. Cut each potato in half lengthwise.
  4. Carefully scoop out the flesh from each potato half, leaving about a 1/4-inch shell. Place the scooped potato flesh into a medium bowl.
  5. Add the sour cream, milk, crumbled bacon, 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, and 1 tablespoon of chives to the bowl with the potato flesh. Mash and mix until well combined and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Spoon the potato mixture back into the potato shells, mounding it slightly.
  7. Place the filled potato halves on a baking sheet. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese and the remaining 1 tablespoon of chives.
  8. Bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For make-ahead, prepare the potatoes up to step 6, cover, and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Bake as directed, adding a few extra minutes to the final baking time.
  • You can also freeze the twice-baked potatoes after step 6. Wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and then in foil. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients like sour cream, cream cheese, or different herbs to your potato filling.

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