Description
Cheddar & Chive Twice-Baked Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food that combines crispy, golden potato skin with a creamy, cheesy filling. Bursting with flavor, these delightful potatoes make for an impressive side dish or a satisfying main course. With sharp cheddar and fresh chives, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also customizable for various dietary preferences. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or looking for a cozy family meal, these twice-baked potatoes will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly.
- Place the washed potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes until fork-tender.
- Once baked, allow the potatoes to cool slightly before slicing them in half lengthwise. Scoop out the insides into a mixing bowl, leaving a thin layer inside each skin.
- Mix the potato flesh with butter, sour cream, cheddar cheese, chives, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon the filling back into each potato half and mound it high.
- Return the filled potatoes to the oven and bake at 350°F (175°C) for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato half (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg