Pioneer Woman Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe
This Pioneer Woman Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe is creamy, cheesy and full of rich flavor. It is the perfect comfort food side dish.
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons cooked bacon bits optional
Instructions
Bake the potatoes
- Preheat oven to 200°C. Bake potatoes for about 1 hour until soft inside.
Cool slightly
- Let potatoes cool for a few minutes so they are easy to handle.
Cut and scoop
- Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out the inside into a bowl, leaving a thin shell.
Prepare filling
- Mash potato flesh with butter, sour cream, milk, salt, pepper and garlic powder until smooth.
Add cheese and toppings
- Mix in cheese, green onions, and bacon bits for extra flavor.
Fill the shells
- Spoon the mixture back into potato skins. Fill generously.
Add topping
- Sprinkle extra cheese on top for a golden crust.
Bake again
- Bake for 15 minutes until heated through and cheese melts.
Serve hot
- Serve warm and enjoy creamy, cheesy potatoes.
Notes
- Use russet potatoes for best texture
- Do not overmix to keep filling fluffy
- Add cream cheese for extra richness
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream
- Add jalapeños for spice
- Use mozzarella or parmesan for variation
- Top with herbs for freshness