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Twice Baked Potatoes are easier than you think and make an epic meal in themselves or a crowd pleasing side! Double Baked Potato Recipe What are twice baked potatoes? Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe ingredients Best Potatoes for Baked Potatoes Twice Baked Potato Recipe Variations How to make Twice Baked Potatoes Step 1: Prep Potatoes Step 2: Bake Potatoes Step 3: Slice Potatoes in Half Step 4: Scoop out insides Step 5: Roast Shells Step 6: Make Filling Step 7: Fill Potato Shells Step 8: More cheese Step 9: Bake again Step 10: Toppings How long to cook Twice Baked Potatoes Tips for the perfect Twice Baked Potato TWICE BAKED POTATO TOPPINGS How to store Double Baked Potatoes How long do cooked potatoes last in the fridge? Can I make this Double Baked Potato recipe ahead of time? How To Make Twice Bake Potatoes Ahead of Time How to reheat a Twice Baked Potato Can you freeze baked potatoes? Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe FAQs How to serve this Twice Baked Potato Recipe WANT TO TRY THIS TWICE BAKED POTATOES RECIPE? Pin itto your SIDES, HOLIDAYS or POTATOES Board to SAVE for later! Tools Used in This Recipe Basting Brush Kitchen Knife Set Teak Wood Cutting Board Glass Mixing Bowl Set Hand Mixer Cheese Grater Twice Baked Potatoes Save This Recipe To Your Recipe Box Ingredients Instructions Notes Tips for Perfect Twice Baked Potatoes Twice Baked Potato Recipe Variations TWICE BAKED POTATO TOPPINGS How To Make Twice Bake Potatoes Ahead of Time How to Reheat Twice-Baked Potatoes in the OVEN How to Reheat Twice-Baked Potatoes in the Microwave How to Freeze Twice Baked Potatoes Never Miss a Craving FAQs References

Twice Baked Potatoes are easier than you think and make an epic meal in themselves or a crowd pleasing side!

These Twice Baked Potatoes are stuffed with creamy mashed potatoes, sour cream, cheese, green onions, bacon and seasonings for the ultimate indulgence. They are perfect for entertaining and the holidays (hello Valentines!) and always a hug hit! This Twice Baked Potato recipe is completely customizable and can be transformed into a complete meal with the addition of chicken, beef and or/veggies (I’ve included TONS of filling variations and topping ideas with this recipe as your guide). Twice Baked Potatoes can also be made ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen (instructions included) for an easy heat and eat side or dinner!

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Double Baked Potato Recipe

I could eat potatoes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner – and I have. Mashed Potatoes, Gratin Potatoes, Roasted Potatoes, Potato Salad, French Fries – they are all divine – but the ULTIMATE comforting potatoes – Twice Baked Potatoes!

Twice Baked Potatoes are like crispy, salty potato skins stuffed with a cheesy, creamy mashed potato filling. Does it get any better?

Yes! While Twice Bake Potatoes look and taste like a fancy side, they are actually quite easy to make. They can also be made in stages or pre-made completely because they reheat fabulously well.

This means you can assemble your Twice Baked Potatoes and refrigerate them for up to five days and then just pop them in oven while you’re preparing the rest of dinner OR pull them out of the freezer for an easy dinner side or stress free entertaining dish.

I could devour this Twice Baked Potato recipe as written all day long but the creamy little boats are a vehicle to devour anything you want! You can add anything to the potato filling or pile on your favorite toppings and even make them your clean out-the-fridge vehicle.

You can stuff the crispy boats with spinach, broccoli, chicken, cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, etc. or create a toppings bar so everyone can make their favorite Twice Baked Potato.

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What are twice baked potatoes?

Twice Baked Potatoes are potatoes that are baked twice at different stages. First, the potatoes are baked until tender. Next, they are sliced in half and the soft insides scooped out, leaving a hollow potato skin shell.

The fluffy inside potato pulp is then mixed with fillings such as butter, milk, sour cream, and cheese to virtually create thick mashed potatoes.

This potato mixture is then scooped back into the potato shell, and topped with more cheese and baked for the second time – earning the name, twice bake potatoes!

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Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe ingredients

Twice Bake Potatoes are only as good as the filling, and I’ve got you covered with a creamy, cheesy, flavorful mashed potato filling you will be eating by the spoonful!

The filling mixture is made with:

  • potato flesh from inside of baked potatoes
  • melted butter
  • warm milk
  • sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • spices: chives, garlic powder, paprika, dill weed, pepper, cayenne, salt, pepper
  • green onions
  • bacon
  • cheese

Best Potatoes for Baked Potatoes

Russet potatoes are the best potatoes for twice baked potatoes because:

  1. They have a great shape for slicing through the equator
  2. Half of a Russet potato is the perfect serving size
  3. Their skins are more sturdy so they hold their shape
  4. Their skins bake up crispier
  5. Their interiors mash up creamy instead of gummy

Of course, the filling is completely customizable and a playground for you to customize with your favorite seasonings and add-ins, simply whatever you have on hand or are in the mood for! There are SO many possibilities, I’ve included just a few filling ideas below:

Twice Baked Potato Recipe Variations

  • Chicken Twice Baked Potatoes: You can add chicken to my traditional twice baked potato recipe, any of the below ideas or anything you can dream up! You will stir in 1 to 1 ½ cups chopped chicken to the filling or you can top your potatoes with chicken.
  • Blue Cheese Twice Baked Potatoes: swap ½ cup of cheese out for ½ cup blue cheese.
  • Spinach Twice Baked Potatoes: Stir 10 oz. frozen thawed spinach into the filling.
  • Broccoli Twice Baked Potatoes: stir 1 ½ cups chopped broccoli into filling (small) or larger cooked broccoli.
  • Buffalo Chicken Twice Baked Potatoes: replace some of the milk with hot sauce to taste, swap ½ cup cheese with ½ cup blue cheese and stir in 1 cup chopped chicken.
  • Mexican Twice Baked Potatoes: stir in ½ cup black beans, ½ cup corn, replace some of the milk with salsa to taste and add (homemade) taco seasoning to taste and top with avocados, fresh tomatoes/salsa and sour cream.
  • Greek Chicken Potatoes; replace some of the cheese with feta and add some Greek chicken, olives, roasted red bell peppers, etc to the filling and top with Greek Yogurt or tzatziki, and/or slivered almonds, olives, pickled red onions, etc.
  • Chili Cheese Twice Baked Potatoes: Add some chili beans and hamburger to your filling with some extra chili spice and top with nacho cheese OR just top your Twice Bake Potatoes with chili and cheese.
  • Leftover Twice Bake Potatoes: add leftover chicken/hamburger/steak (any protein) and a cup or so of leftover vegetables along with your favorite seasonings like Cajun, Taco, Curry, Ranch, Pesto etc.
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How to make Twice Baked Potatoes

Step 1: Prep Potatoes

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Scrub potatoes and dry very well. The drier the skins, the crispier they will become.
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  • Add potatoes to the foil and prick a few times with a fork so they don’t explode.
  • Brush potatoes all over with olive oil.
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  • Sprinkle tops of the potatoes with half of the salt and pepper, rub to evenly distribute, flip and repeat.
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Step 2: Bake Potatoes

  • Bake potatoes at 400 degrees F for 45-60 minutes OR until fork tender, turning the potatoes once or twice while baking. Larger potatoes may take closer to 75 minutes.
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Step 3: Slice Potatoes in Half

  • Let potatoes cool 5-10 minutes (do not turn off oven). When cool enough to handle, slice each potato in half lengthwise.
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Step 4: Scoop out insides

  • Scoop out most of the inside of the potatoes, leaving ¼” around the top edges and a little bit on the bottom and sides so the skin doesn’t tear. The shells will seem flimsy but will firm up when we roast them and stand up when the filling is added.
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Step 5: Roast Shells

  • Arrange now empty potato shells back on the baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. Most recipes skip this step but it is CRUCIAL to help your potato skins firm up and crisp up.

Step 6: Make Filling

  • While the potato skins are roasting, make the potato filling. It is crucial to make the filling while the potato insides are still warm, otherwise, you are more likely to get a gummy filling.
  • Add all of the potato filling to a large bowl along with butter, sour cream, milk and seasonings. You may need more or less milk depending on the actual amount of potato pulp you extracted.
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  • Mash filling until smooth (I use a handheld electric mixer).
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  • Stir in green onions, half of the bacon and ¾ cup cheese. Add additional milk if needed to reach creamy consistency.
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Step 7: Fill Potato Shells

  • Evenly spoon mashed potato filling back into the potato skins. You may need to press the filling down firmly with the back of a spoon before adding more. I like to slightly mound my filling in the middle, purely for looks.
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Step 8: More cheese

  • Top the filling with remaining ¾ cup cheese.
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Step 9: Bake again

  • Bake at 400 degrees for approximately 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Step 10: Toppings

  • Top potatoes with remaining bacon and any desired toppings. Garnish with additional green onions and fresh parsley if desired. Serve with sour cream or Greek yogurt for added yum.

How long to cook Twice Baked Potatoes

Twice Baked Potatoes cook twice in the oven – or three times if you count the shells.

  1. First, bake the potatoes for 45-60 minutes or until fork tender.
  2. While the filling is made, bake the potato shells for 10 minutes to firm up.
  3. Add filling mixture to potato shells and bake another 15 minutes.
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Tips for the perfect Twice Baked Potato

  • Only use Russet potatoes for structure and the fluffiest filling.
  • Line you baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup. Don’t use parchment paper or your potato skins won’t get as crispy.
  • Prepare any filling ingredients while your potatoes are baking such as cooking meat, veggies, etc.
  • Mix the filling when the potatoes are warm so it doesn’t get gummy.
  • For fluffy filling, use a hand mixer but don’t overmix.
  • Add milk to filling a little at time because you may need less depending on how much potato pulp was extracted.
  • Bake the potato shells while you make the filling for crispier skins– hardly any recipes do this!
  • Customize your Twice Baked Potatoes with any of my recipe ideas!
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TWICE BAKED POTATO TOPPINGS

This Twice Baked Potato Recipe creates a playground for toppings. I’ve kept it traditional with the popular favorites of cheese, bacon and green onions and sour cream, but the possibilities are endless!

You can even create a topping bar so everyone can pile their Twice Bake Potatoes with their favorites. Here are just a few topping ideas:

  • Cheeses: nacho cheese, blue cheese, feta, sharp cheddar, mozzarella, Monterrey
  • Chicken: Greek,Mexican, Buffalo, Chipotle, Lemon, Buffalo, Barbecue
  • Meat: bacon, hamburger, BBQ Pulled Pork, Carnitas, Carne Asada
  • Veggies: petite peas, avocados, tomatoes, roasted broccoli, roasted cauliflower, roasted bell peppers
  • Nuts: slivered almonds, crushed pistachios, chic peas
  • Something creamy: sour cream or Greek yogurt, tzatziki
  • Dressings: Ranch, Blue Cheese, Thousand Island, Cilantro Lime, Tomatillo Avocado Ranch

How to store Double Baked Potatoes

How long do cooked potatoes last in the fridge?

The filled but not twice baked usually occurs if you are intentionally making the Twice Baked Potatoes ahead of time. This way you can omit the cheese on top and just add it when reheating the potatoes for a better cheese consistency.

Alternatively, you can freeze Twice Baked Potatoes with the cheese that have already been twice baked. This works great for leftovers or if you just want the potatoes completely ready to go.

Twice Baked Potatoes should be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or foil. Properly stored Twice Bake Potatoes will keep in the refrigerator for about five days.

If you think you aren’t going to eat your potatoes by then, you can freeze them instead.

Can I make this Double Baked Potato recipe ahead of time?

Yes! Twice Baked Potatoes taste just as good or better if prepared ahead of time. Reheating the potatoes is a great option for busy weeknights, meal prep or entertaining, or holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas!

All you have to do is pull the potatoes out of the fridge, top with cheese and bake for the second time for a quick and easy side any night of the week!

How To Make Twice Bake Potatoes Ahead of Time

  1. Fill potatoes with filling but do not top with cheese
  2. Tightly cover potatoes with foil or store in an airtight container.
  3. Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  4. When ready to serve, top potatoes with cheese.
  5. Bake potatoes at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes OR until heated through and cheese has completely melted.

How to reheat a Twice Baked Potato

Already baked Twice Baked Potatoes (leftovers) keep fabulously well and make great leftover snacks, lunches or heat up sides. I actually think they taste even better the next day as all the filling flavors develop and blend.

You can reheat your Twice Baked Potatoes in the microwave or oven. The microwave is quicker but you won’t get the same crispy sides that the oven gives you – but honestly, I usually don’t have patience for that!

How to reheat Baked Potato in the oven

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Place the potatoes on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until completely heated through.
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How to reheat a Twice Baked Potato in the microwave

Place potatoes on a microwave-safe plate.

Microwave potatoes, uncovered, on high power for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

Can you freeze baked potatoes?

Yes! The Twice Potatoes can be frozen at two different stages: 1) Filled but not twice baked OR 2) completely assembled and twice baked.

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How to freeze a Double Baked Potato

  • Cool Twice Baked Potatoes completely or cool filled but not twice bake potatoes completely.
  • Place baking tray with potatoes in the freezer and freeze until solid, about 1 hour (omit cheese topping if not twice baked).
  • Store potatoes in a freezer safe airtight container/freezer bag or wrap individual potatoes in plastic wrap or foil.
  • Freeze potatoes for up to 3 months.
  • When ready to eat, thaw potatoes in the fridge for 24 hours.
  • Unwrap potatoes, top with cheese (if needed) and place on a baking sheet.
  • OVEN: Bake at 350 degrees F until warmed through, about 20-25 minutes OR bake potatoes from frozen for about 1 hour.
  • MICROWAVE: Place thawed potatoes on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high power for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe FAQs

ARE TWICE BAKED POTATOES GLUTEN FREE?

Yes! If you need a gluten free side for your family or for entertaining, then stick with this classic Twice Baked Potato Recipe. If you venture into different toppings, you will want to check to see if they are gluten free as well.

What temperature to bake potatoes is best for the oven?

Baking potatoes at 400 degrees F (204 degrees Celsius) is optimal for the best textured baked potatoes. The high heat helps to create a crisp outer skin while cooking the interior to a fluffy and tender consistency. Additionally, 400 degrees F ensures that the potatoes cook relatively quickly without drying out or becoming overly mushy. It strikes a good balance between cooking time and achieving the desired results for a perfectly baked potato.

Why are my twice baked potatoes sticky?

Twice baked potatoes can become sticky if the potatoes aren’t mashed while they’re still hot, or if they are overmixed. The science behind overmixing is simple: when the potatoes are cooked, they develop swollen starch cells. When the potatoes are mixed, the cells are ruptured and release starch. The more cells that are broken, the starchier and sticker the potatoes will become. For the fluffiest potatoes, mix as little as possible.

Can you eat the skin of a twice baked potato?

Yes, the skin of a twice baked potato is one of the most delicious parts! It’s crispy, salty, and contains many health benefits. Potato skins are a good source of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion, helps maintain bowel regularity, and contributes to a feeling of fullness. The skins also contain nutrients such as potassium, vitamin C, and B vitamins. Additionally, potato skins are rich in antioxidants, particularly when they have a darker color. Antioxidants help protect the body from damage caused by harmful free radicals.

How to serve this Twice Baked Potato Recipe

Twice Baked Potatoes can be a meal all in themselves if you top with chicken, beef or pork (see suggestions) or you can serve them as a show stopping side. Some of my favorite main courses to serve them with are:

  • Nashville Hot Chicken
  • Oven “Fried” Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs
  • Slow Cooker Beef Brisket
  • Beef Brisket Sandwiches
  • Spice Rubbed Steaks with Herb Butter
  • Pan Seared Steak with Balsamic Herb Cream Sauce
  • Mom’s Pot Roast
  • Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches
  • Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon
  • Thanksgiving Turkey
  • Brown Sugar Glazed Ham
  • Baked Ham with Cider Maple Glaze
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Twice Baked Potatoes

Twice Baked Potatoes are easier than you think and make an epic meal in themselves or a crowd pleasing side! These Twice Potatoes are stuffed with creamy mashed potatoes, sour cream, cheese, green onions, bacon and seasonings for the ultimate indulgence. They are perfect for the holidays and entertaining and always a hug hit! This Twice Baked Potatoes recipe is completely customizable and can be transformed into a complete meal with the addition of chicken, beef and or/veggies (I’ve included TONS of variations with this recipe as your guide). Twice Baked Potatoes can also be made ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen (instructions included) for an easy heat and eat side or dinner!

Servings: 8 servings

Total Time: 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Prep Time: 20 minutes mins

Cook Time: 45 minutes mins

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Ingredients

Potatoes

  • 4 medium size Russet potatoes scrubbed and dried very well
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Filling

  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/3 cup warm milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon dried chives (1 tablespoon fresh)
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt more or less to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp EACH paprika, dried dill weed, pepper
  • Pinch – ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly grated cheddar, Monterrey or Gruyere (I like half cheddar, half Gruyere), divided
  • 4 oz. (5-6 strips) bacon cooked and chopped, divided

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.

  • Add potatoes to foil and prick each one a few times with a fork. Brush potatoes all over with olive oil. Sprinkle tops with half of salt and pepper, rub to evenly distribute, flip and repeat. Bake potatoes at 400 degrees F for 45-60 minutes OR until fork tender (larger potatoes may take 75 minutes), turning the potatoes once or twice during baking.

  • Let potatoes cool 5-10 minutes (do not turn off oven). When cool enough to handle, slice each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out most of the inside of the potato, leaving 1/4” around the top edges and a little bit on the bottom and sides so the skin doesn’t tear.

  • Transfer potato shells back to the baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes (so the skins will harden/crisp up).

  • Meanwhile, add scooped out potato filling to a large bowl along with butter, milk, sour cream and seasonings. Mash until smooth (I use a handheld electric mixer) then stir in green onions, half of the bacon and ¾ cup cheese. Add additional milk if needed to reach creamy consistency.

  • Spoon mashed potatoes back into the potato skins, slightly mounding in the middle. Top with remaining ¾ cup cheese and bake at 400 degrees for approximately 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

  • Top potatoes with remaining bacon. Garnish with additional green onions and fresh parsley if desired. Serve with sour cream or Greek yogurt for added yum.

Notes

Tips for Perfect Twice Baked Potatoes

  • Only use Russet potatoes for structure and the fluffiest filling.
  • Line you baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup. Don’t use parchment paper or your potato skins won’t get as crispy.
  • Prepare any filling ingredients while your potatoes are baking such as cooking meat, veggies, etc.
  • Mix the filling when the potatoes are warm so it doesn’t get gummy.
  • For fluffy filling, use a hand mixer but don’t overmix.
  • Add milk to filling a little at time because you may need less depending on how much potato pulp was extracted.
  • Bake the potato shells while you make the filling for crispier skins– hardly any recipes do this!
  • Customize your Twice Baked Potatoes with any of my recipe ideas!

Twice Baked Potato Recipe Variations

  • Chicken Twice Baked Potatoes: You can add chicken to my traditional twice baked potato recipe, any of the below ideas or anything you can dream up! You will stir in 1 to 1 ½ cups chopped chicken to the filling or you can top your potatoes with chicken.
  • Blue Cheese Twice Baked Potatoes: swap ½ cup of cheese out for ½ cup blue cheese.
  • Spinach Twice Baked Potatoes: Stir 10 oz. frozen thawed spinach into the filling.
  • Broccoli Twice Baked Potatoes: stir 1 ½ cups chopped broccoli into filling (small) or larger cooked broccoli.
  • Buffalo Chicken Twice Baked Potatoes: replace some of the milk with hot sauce to taste, swap ½ cup cheese with ½ cup blue cheese and stir in 1 cup chopped chicken.
  • Mexican Twice Baked Potatoes: stir in ½ cup black beans, ½ cup corn, replace some of the milk with salsa to taste and add (homemade) taco seasoning to taste and top with avocados, fresh tomatoes/salsa and sour cream.
  • Greek Chicken Potatoes; replace some of the cheese with feta and add some Greek chicken, olives, roasted red bell peppers, etc to the filling and top with Greek Yogurt or tzatziki, and/or slivered almonds, olives, pickled red onions, etc.
  • Chili Cheese Twice Baked Potatoes: Add some chili beans and hamburger to your filling with some extra chili spice and top with nacho cheese OR just top your Twice Bake Potatoes with chili and cheese.
  • Leftover Twice Bake Potatoes: add leftover chicken/hamburger/steak (any protein) and a cup or so of leftover vegetables along with your favorite seasonings like Cajun, Taco, Curry, Ranch, Pesto etc.

TWICE BAKED POTATO TOPPINGS

I’ve kept it traditional but the possibilities are endless! You can even create a topping bar so everyone can pile their Twice Bake Potatoes with their favorites. Here are just a few topping ideas:

  • Cheeses: nacho cheese, blue cheese, feta, sharp cheddar, mozzarella, Monterrey
  • Chicken: Greek,Mexican, Buffalo, Chipotle, Lemon, Buffalo, Barbecue
  • Meat: bacon, hamburger, BBQ Pulled Pork, Carnitas, Carne Asada
  • Veggies: petite peas, avocados, tomatoes, roasted broccoli, roasted cauliflower, roasted bell peppers
  • Nuts: slivered almonds, crushed pistachios, chic peas
  • Something creamy: sour cream or Greek yogurt, tzatziki
  • Dressings: Ranch, Blue Cheese, Thousand Island, Cilantro Lime, Tomatillo Avocado Ranch

How To Make Twice Bake Potatoes Ahead of Time

  1. Fill potatoes with filling but do not top with cheese
  2. Tightly cover potatoes with foil or store in an airtight container.
  3. Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  4. When ready to serve, top potatoes with cheese.
  5. Bake potatoes at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes OR until heated through and cheese has completely melted.

How to Reheat Twice-Baked Potatoes in the OVEN

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Place the potatoes on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until completely heated through.

How to Reheat Twice-Baked Potatoes in the Microwave

  1. Place potatoes on a microwave-safe plate.
  2. Microwave potatoes, uncovered, on high power for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

How to Freeze Twice Baked Potatoes

  • Cool Twice Baked Potatoes completely or cool filled but not twice bake potatoes completely.
  • Place baking tray with potatoes in the freezer and freeze until solid, about 1 hour (omit cheese topping if not twice baked).
  • Store potatoes in a freezer safe airtight container/freezer bag or wrap individual potatoes in plastic wrap or foil.
  • Freeze potatoes for up to 3 months.
  • When ready to eat, thaw potatoes in the fridge for 24 hours.
  • Unwrap potatoes, top with cheese (if needed) and place on a baking sheet.
  • OVEN: Bake at 350 degrees F until warmed through, about 20-25 minutes OR bake potatoes from frozen for about 1 hour.
  • MICROWAVE: Place thawed potatoes on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high power for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

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FAQs

Why are my twice baked potatoes falling apart? ›

Do not wrap the potatoes in foil before baking. It softens the shells and will make them fall apart. Baking them unwrapped makes the skins crispy and stronger, which will help keep the potatoes together when scooping out the flesh and filling them.

How do you know if a potato is baked enough? ›

Simply slide the tip of a knife or skewer into the thickest part of the potato. If it pierces the center easily and meets no resistance, your baked beauties are ready to serve. You can also use an instant-read thermometer; inserted into the center of the potato, the temperature should read 208-211˚F.

Why are my twice baked potatoes gummy? ›

Tip: Don't over mix the potato filling. Over-mixing causes mashed potatoes to become gluey instead of light and fluffy.

Is 400 too hot for baked potatoes? ›

We recommend 400° F. In previous studies with Kitchen Consultants, out of Los Angeles, we raised our baking time suggestions from 45 or 55 minutes to one full hour or when the internal temperature of the Idaho® baked potato reaches 210° F. Baking in foil is NOT recommended, as it steams the potato.

Why are my potatoes not getting soft in the oven? ›

Old Potatoes: Very old or stored potatoes can become starchy and may not soften as well during cooking. It's best to use fresh, firm potatoes. Acidic Ingredients: If your soup contained highly acidic ingredients (e.g., tomatoes), it could have affected the texture of the potatoes.

Why is it advisable not to wrap potatoes in foil while baking? ›

Trapping that spud in aluminum foil where the moisture cannot escape results in a wet potato. Over baking the potato in foil cannot be seen (or easy to smell that it is overcooked) so you can end up with dark brown skin on the bottom, tough to eat and giving off a slightly burnt taste.

What happens if potatoes aren't cooked enough? ›

Raw potatoes contain solanine and lectins, two compounds that can cause gastric distress and potentially make you sick. Additionally, raw potatoes contain resistant starch, which is difficult to digest, and their overall taste and texture is nothing like the potatoes you know and love.

Do baked potatoes cook faster covered or uncovered? ›

Wrapping potatoes in foil does not hasten baking. On the contrary, since the foil itself has to be heated before the potato begins to bake, cooking times increase slightly. Not only do you get better baked potatoes when you bake them unwrapped, you also save money.

What is the best temperature to bake potatoes? ›

Here is my tried and true best method for how to make baked potatoes in the oven… Heat oven to 450°F. Yep, you read the temperature right. The oven needs to be extra hot, so that the potato skins will crisp up quickly.

What is the difference between baked potato and twice baked potato? ›

Twice-baked potatoes take two trips into the oven. First the potatoes are baked until soft and tender on the inside. The filling is mixed with cheese and a variety of other delicious fillings, and stuffed back into their potato shells.

What to eat with twice baked potatoes? ›

The best side dishes to serve with twice-baked potatoes are Mississippi pot roast, chicken drumsticks, roasted duck, braised beef, vegetarian chili, kalua pork, lamb chops, grilled salmon, roasted vegetables, shrimp scampi, steak, chicken Caesar salad, BBQ ribs, mushroom gravy, and green beans almondine.

What is the best way to heat up twice baked potatoes? ›

Reheating them in the oven at 400° will re-crisp the potato skin while keeping the filling inside nice and creamy still. The potatoes will take about 15 to 20 minutes to reheat again. If you're in a rush, microwaving them is fine too, though parts of the potato might turn a little tough due to uneven heating.

Are twice cooked potatoes good for you? ›

Double cooking potatoes can improve the absorption of starch-based carbohydrates, encourage SCFA production, and promote gut health and weight loss. So next time you're cooking up a batch of potatoes, consider giving them a double cook for maximum nutritional benefit.

Should I flip baked potatoes? ›

Prick the potatoes with a fork in a few places. Transfer the potatoes to a baking sheet and place them on the middle rack in your oven. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Make sure to flip them every 20 minutes or so.

How do you keep potatoes from falling apart? ›

Most often, then, the solution to evenly cooked potatoes is cooking them twice: First, boil, steam, or steam-roast (a fancy term for cooking them with water in the oven) until they're mostly tender but not fall-apart finished. Second, brown the outsides and finish cooking the interiors on the stovetop or in the oven.

Why are my potatoes breaking apart? ›

If your potatoes have been growing in very dry soil, the potatoes themselves will have a fairly low moisture content when harvested. What this then means is that when the potatoes are build they absorb more water and fall to pieces quite quickly.

Why does my potato bake separate? ›

The curdling is caused by high heat, which is hard to avoid in an oven. So to keep the sauce together, tackle it before the dish goes in the oven.

How do you cook potatoes without falling apart? ›

Gently Boil

Once the water reaches a boil, carefully add the potatoes and reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Boiling the potatoes too vigorously can cause them to break apart.

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