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A white dish filled with baked cheesy mashed potatoes topped with bacon and green onions, with a spoon scooping a portion.
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Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes

Twice baked mashed potatoes: a delicious twist on a classic side dish. Perfect for holidays and family gatherings.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Baking Potatoes1 hour
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 309kcal
Author: Keri

Equipment

  • 1 Potato Masher or Electric Mixer

Ingredients

  • 4 large Baked Potatoes russets
  • ½ cup Sour Cream
  • ¼ cup Butter softened
  • ¼ cup Milk adjust to desired consistency
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 4 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled (about ¼ cup) optional
  • 2 Green Onions thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper adjust to taste

Instructions

  • Bake the potatoes before starting this recipe. Let them cool slightly and then remove the potato skin.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Place the peeled potatoes in a large mixing bowl. You can mashed the potatoes lightly before adding the other ingredients.
  • Add in the sour cream, softened butter, milk, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, half of the crumbled bacon (if using), half of the sliced green onions, salt, and pepper. Mix well until completely combined and creamy.
  • Place the mashed potatoes into a baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Add the remaining shredded cheese over the mashed potatoes.
  • Sprinkle with the crumbled bacon. Bake the Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes for 20 to 30 minutes until warmed through and the cheese has melted.
  • Sprinkle the remaining green onions over the top of the Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes for garnish. Serve!

Notes

 
How to make Bake Potatoes
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Scrub and rinse russet potatoes to clean off any dirt. Wipe dry with a paper towel.
  • Poke 2 or 3 holes into the potato using a fork.
  • Cook the potatoes for 45-60 minutes. A fork will slide easily into a potato when it is done.

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 590mg | Potassium: 661mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 603IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 1mg