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hi, friends!
These twice baked potatoes are one of my favorite ways to have a potato and I am a HUGE fan of potatoes! These cheesy potatoes are a decadent side dish perfect for a date night at home or even a weeknight meal addition.
I make these for Valentine’s Day every year and it is always a hit! You could even add bacon, green onions, broccoli to dress them up a little more as well!
Twice Baked Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp ranch dressing
- 1/2 stick salted butter melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Wash potatoes and poke with a fork a few times. Wrap each potato in foil and place into the preheated oven. Bake for an hour, or until potatoes are baked fully through. *
- Once potatoes are cooked through and cooled enough to touch, cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the inside of the potato into a mixing bowl. Leave the skins to the side.
- Add in sour cream, butter, ranch, milk, and cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly.
- Scoop potato mixture back into potato skins. Add more cheese on top, if desired.
- Put potatoes back into oven until cheese is melted, about 5-10 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
*To cook potatoes fully through without an oven:
- Wash potatoes and wet 1 paper towel per potato.
- Place potatoes on a plate and cover with a wet paper towel.
- Microwave for 8-10 minutes depending on the size of the potato until you can pierce a fork through easily.
Let me know if you try these in the comments below!
xo, Sydnee