Pioneer Woman Twice Baked Potatoes​

This delicious Pioneer Woman Twice Baked Potatoes recipe is a creamy and cheesy side dish that’s both quick and easy to make. With crispy potato skins and a flavorful filling of bacon, sour cream, and cheddar, it’s a perfect comfort food. You can easily customize with your favorite ingredients!

Ingredients Needed

• 8 baking potatoes (washed)
• 2 sticks butter (cubed)
• 8 slices cooked bacon (crumbled or finely chopped)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups cheddar jack cheese (divided)
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 tsp seasoned salt
• ½ tsp ground black pepper (plus more for serving)
• 4 green onions (thinly sliced)

How To Make Twice Baked Potatoes​

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Prick each potato with a fork 3-4 times. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until tender when pressed. Let them rest until they are cool enough to handle. Then, reduce the oven temperature to 375°F.
2. Prepare the filling: Place the cubed butter, crumbled bacon, and sour cream in a large mixing bowl. Slice each potato in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin layer of potato in the skin (this helps hold the filling). Add the scooped-out potato to the bowl with the butter, bacon, and sour cream.
3. Mash and mix: Use a potato masher to mash the potato mixture until smooth. Add 1 cup of cheddar jack cheese, whole milk, seasoned salt, ¾ of the sliced green onions, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
4. Stuff the potatoes: Spoon the mashed mixture evenly into the potato skins. Top each filled potato with the remaining 1 cup of cheese.
5. Bake again: Place the stuffed potatoes on a baking sheet and bake at 375°F for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown on top and heated through.
6. Serve: Top the baked potatoes with the remaining green onions and a bit more black pepper before serving.

Recipe Tips

• Don’t Overcook the Potatoes: Make sure to bake the potatoes just until they’re tender. Overcooking can make the skins too soft, which could affect how well they hold the filling.
• Leave a Thin Layer of Potato in the Skins: When scooping out the flesh, leave a small amount inside to ensure the skins stay strong and don’t tear.
• Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Let your butter, sour cream, and milk come to room temperature before mixing. This will help create a smooth, creamy filling.
• Season Well: Taste the mashed potato mixture before filling the skins. Add extra salt or pepper if needed to balance the flavors.
• Top with Extra Cheese: For a golden, crispy top, sprinkle a little extra cheese over the potatoes in the last few minutes of baking.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers

• Refrigerate: Store leftover twice baked potatoes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Wrap leftover twice baked potatoes in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe container or bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
• Reheating: Reheat  leftover twice baked potatoes in the oven at 375°F for 10 minutes, microwave for 2-3 minutes, or in the air fryer at 350°F for 5-7 minutes for a crispy finish.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 220
• Total Fat: 7g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Cholesterol: 25mg
• Sodium: 450mg
• Potassium: 0mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 34g
• Dietary Fiber: 6g
• Sugars: 2g
• Protein: 5g

More Pioneer Woman Recipes:

• Pioneer Woman Potato Chip Cookies
• Pioneer Woman Taco Potatoes
• Pioneer Woman Hasselback Potatoes
• Pioneer Woman Candied Sweet Potatoes
• Pioneer Woman Roasted Potatoes​