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Twice Baked Potato Ingredients & Easy Recipe

Twice Baked Potatoes

This easy to make side potato dish elevates any meal. Twice baked potatoes will also stand on their own for a delicious lunch or lighter supper.

Course Dinner, Luncheon, Side Dish
Keyword greek yogurt, potato, scallion
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 3 Large baking potatoes i.e. Idaho Russet
  • 3/4 stick Butter
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt Sour cream may be substituted
  • 1/4 cup Milk Add more milk if thinner consistency is desired.
  • 2 Scallions Finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and scrub potatoes.

  2. Prick the potatoes with a fork in several spots.

  3. Bake in pre-heated 400 degree oven for one hour.

  4. Remove the potatoes from the oven

Second Step of the Process

  1. While the potatoes are still warm, slice them in half lengthwise one at a time.

  2. Scoop the inside of the potato out with a large spoon into a mixing bowl. Make sure you leave the "wall" of the potato intact and place the potato shell on to a baking sheet.

  3. Once all of the potatoes have been "scooped," add the butter, Greek yogurt (or sour cream,) milk, scallions, salt and pepper.

  4. Mash the potato mixture well with a potato masher.

  5. Spoon the potato mixture into the potato shells.

  6. Bake the filled potatoes in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.

Recipe Notes

This recipe may be made ahead of time, if you'd like. Simply prepare the recipe up to the second baking point and refrigerate the filled potatoes.

This recipe makes six servings. If more servings are needed, simply increase the quantities of all of the ingredients.