Hello everybody, I hope you are having an amazing day today. Today, I’m gonna show you how to prepare a distinctive dish, twice baked potatoes. One of my favorites. For mine, I will make it a little bit tasty. This will be really delicious.
Twice Baked Potatoes are basically a way to eat mashed potatoes in a cute little potato boat. The first bake is roasting the potatoes so they are nice and tender and the outside is crispy. When cool enough to handle, cut a thin slice off the top of each potato and discard.
Twice Baked Potatoes is one of the most well liked of current trending meals on earth. It’s simple, it’s fast, it tastes yummy. It is enjoyed by millions daily. Twice Baked Potatoes is something which I have loved my whole life. They are nice and they look fantastic.
To get started with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can have twice baked potatoes using 7 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you cook that.
The ingredients needed to make Twice Baked Potatoes:
- Take 2 jumbo russet potatoes
- Prepare 1 stick butter; cubed
- Make ready 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
- Make ready 1 tbsp garlic powder
- Take 1 cup shredded cheddar
- Take 1 salt and pepper
- Prepare 1 vegetable oil; as needed
At its simplest, a twice-baked potato is creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes cradled in crisp, salty skin That's the recipe you see here: comforting, satisfying and pretty much ideal But if you dream of other flavor combinations, like bacon, scallions and sour cream; blue cheese and chives; or cauliflower and Parmesan, just follow the recipe below and stir in any additions (reserving some for. Hold the potato with an oven-mit or towel, trim off the top of the potatoes to make a canoe-like shape. The great thing about twice baked potatoes is, precise measurements really aren't necessary. Basically, what you do is you bake some potatoes, scrape out the insides, then add a bunch of yummy stuff and mix it together.
Instructions to make Twice Baked Potatoes:
- Rub enough vegetable oil on each potato to cover. Wrap each individually in foil. Pierce each several times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
- Bake at 350° for approximately 70-80 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender. Remove from oven and unwrap foil as soon as it is cool enough to handle.
- Slice each potato in half lengthwise, being careful not to rip the skin. Scoop the flesh of the potato carefully with a spoon and place in a mixing bowl. Leave a thin layer of potato by the skin, as not to puncture the skin and rupture the potato "pocket."
- Add butter, cream, cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the mixing bowl. Mash and fold to incorporate. Use a whisk or mixer to get a smoother texture after mashing. Adjust seasoning, cheese, and cheese to your liking. Reserve enough cheese to top off potatoes.
- Fill each emptied potato skin with the mashed potato mixture. Top with shredded cheddar.
- Bake at 400° for approximately 4-8 minutes or until cheese is golden
- Optional Garnishes; Chives, scallions, diced crispy bacon, sour cream, fried shallots, extra cheese, basil, parsley, tarragon, caramelized onions, and so much more!
- Variations; Roasted garlic, roasted tomatoes or bell peppers, creme fraiche, chili, shredded pork
Then you fill the scraped-out potato shells with the new potato mixture, top with cheese, and bake again, just to warm it up. 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! Everyone will love the cheese and bacon stuffed filling and the buttery, crisp potato skin. These twice baked potatoes are great to keep in the freezer for busy days or unexpected company! A wonderful side dish with steaks, roasts, seafood, pork and meatloaf.
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