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TWICE-BAKED POTATO

What's better than a baked potato? A twice-baked potato! This recipe is a clever and incredibly tasty way to utilize leftover potatoes from last night's dinner. And if you don't have leftover mashed potatoes, this recipe has all your bases covered. Take your baked potatoes to the ultimate level of creamy, cheesy and buttery bliss, and you'll have a family favorite on your hands.

  • Servings 4
  • Dish Side
  • Time 90 minutes
  • Skill Home Cooks

Ingredients

MASHED POTATO ingredients

1/2 pound Idaho potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 tablespoons butter
60 grams milk, whole

BAKED POTATO ingredients

4 large Idaho potatoes
2 tablespoons blended oil
2 tablespoons sea salt

POTATO FILLING ingredients

2 cups mashed potatoes (from this recipe or using leftover potatoes)
1/2 cup instant potatoes, prepared
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons scallions, sliced
1/4 cup bacon, cooked and chopped
1 tablespoon black truffle, minced

Equipment

Stock pot (FreshAirâ„¢ 3.5-Quart Casserole Pot)
Saucepan (FreshAirâ„¢ 2.2-Quart Saucepan)
Potato masher or electric hand mixer
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Parts

MASHED POTATO

Step

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain the water after cooking.

Step

In a small saucepan, heat butter and milk over low heat until butter is melted. Using a potato masher or electric beater, slowly blend milk mixture into potatoes until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

BAKED POTATO

Step

Wash the potatoes with cold water, scrubbing off any dirt.

Step

Season with oil and salt.

Step

Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.

Step

Check that the potatoes are cooked by inserting a skewer. If you don't feel any resistance while inserting and removing the skewer, the potatoes are done. Continue baking if needed.

Step

When potatoes are done, remove from oven and allow to cool.

Step

When potatoes are cool enough to work with, remove the ends, cut in half, and scoop out half of the inside.

POTATO FILLING

Step

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.

Step

Fill the empty potato halves with the filling. Making sure the filling is slightly heaping over the sides of the potato.

Step

Bake at 350 degrees F for 12 minutes. Keep warm.

Step

Garnish with shaved chives if desired.