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Large serving platter of twice baked potatoes topped with green onions.

Easy Twice Baked Potatoes with Cream Cheese

Lindsay
VERY legit twice baked potatoes with cream cheese and sharp cheddar. These are SO good, and perfect to make in advance of a big meal!
5 from 28 ratings
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Side, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 baked russet potatoes, cooled enough to handle (see note below)
  • ½ stick melted butter
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese grated

Instructions
 

  • **Note that this recipe calls for already-baked potatoes. See note below for an easy baked potato method. To begin, slice baked and cooled potatoes in half lengthwise to form 8 “boats.”
  • Use a spoon to scrape out the flesh from the inside of the baked potato halves, leaving about a ¼ inch border all the way around.
  • In a large bowl, mash the baked potato insides with the rest of the ingredients using a fork or potato masher. Taste the mixture (seriously yum) and add more salt or pepper to your preference.
  • Scoop the mashed potato mixture back into the potato skins, using your hands if needed to press the filling into the potatoes and mound it up.
  • Transfer the stuffed potato halves to a baking dish. At this point, cover the potatoes with plastic and stick them in the fridge (this is your prep stopping point), or transfer them directly to the oven.
  • To heat and serve, bake the potatoes uncovered for 20-30 minutes at 375F until heated through and slightly browned on top.

Notes

  • Easy Baked Potatoes: To bake perfect potatoes, scrub russet potatoes and prick all over with a fork. Drizzle each potato with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt. Wrap potatoes individually in foil. Bake at 425F for 1 hour, then cool and serve as desired. For these twice baked potatoes, this step can be done up to 3 days in advance.
  • I love making these as part of a larger meal prep for the week. Bake twice as many potatoes as you need and use half for a baked potato night, half for these twice baked potatoes.
  • Feel free to swap out any grated cheese you like in this recipe. Gouda and gruyere are particularly delicious.
  • These potatoes can be frozen! To reheat, place in the oven from frozen at 375F for about 45 minutes until hot all the way through.
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