Yukon Gold Twice Baked Potatoes are a delicious and comforting side dish, featuring creamy mashed potato filling mixed with cheese, sour cream, and chives, all baked to perfection in their own skins. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, offering a rich, savory flavor that complements any main course.
Appliances and Special Utensils
- Oven
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or potato masher
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp chopped chives
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Prepare Potatoes: Wash and dry the Yukon Gold potatoes. Rub them with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
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Cool and Cut: Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving a small border to keep the skins intact. Place the potato flesh in a mixing bowl.
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Mash Filling: Add the sour cream, milk, melted butter, 3/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, chopped chives, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the potato flesh. Use a hand mixer or potato masher to blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
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Fill Skins: Spoon the mashed potato mixture back into the potato skins, mounding it slightly. Top each filled potato with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
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Bake Again: Place the filled potatoes back on the baking sheet and return them to the oven. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown.
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Optional Topping: If using, sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top of the potatoes before serving.
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Serve: Serve your Yukon Gold Twice Baked Potatoes hot as a delicious side dish. Enjoy!