Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes🥗 Side

Name: Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes; 4 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 3 green onions, sliced; 1/4 cup milk; Salt and pepper to taste

Baked potato shells filled with a creamy, cheesy mashed potato filling, topped with bacon and chives.

By Marcus Rivera, Kitchen Tips Editor

Prep: 15 minCook: 75 minServes: 8

potato loaded cheesy bacon comfort-food

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The best side dishes do not just fill space on the plate — they earn their spot. This loaded twice-baked potatoes is exactly that kind of recipe: simple enough to make on a busy weeknight, flavorful enough to hold its own next to any main course, and satisfying in a way that makes you reach for seconds.

Position your oven rack in the center for even heat distribution, and let the oven preheat fully before anything goes in — this is especially important for achieving a crisp, golden exterior. When adding dairy, lower the heat first and stir continuously. Cream and cheese can break if they hit a rolling boil, and you want a silky, smooth result.

This pairs well with almost any protein, from a simple roasted chicken to grilled steak or baked salmon. Make extra — it reheats well and having a ready-made side dish in the fridge makes weeknight cooking significantly easier.

Ingredients

4 large russet potatoes
4 tbsp butter
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup milk
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake potatoes directly on oven rack 50-60 minutes until tender.
Let cool slightly, then slice each in half lengthwise.
Scoop out potato flesh, leaving a thin shell. Place shells on a baking sheet.
Mash the flesh with butter, sour cream, milk, half the cheese, salt, and pepper.
Spoon filling back into shells, mounding generously.
Top with remaining cheese and bacon.
Bake 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and tops are golden.
Garnish with green onions.