Alton Brown Twice Baked Potatoes

The Twice Baked Potatoes from Alton Brown is an excellent party meal that features sour cream, green onions, and cheese and is baked for 1 hour and 15 minutes!

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💗 Why You’ll Love This Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe:

• Creamy Texture: Sour cream and half-and-half create a velvety potato filling.
• Savory Twist: Bacon and cheddar add a smoky, flavorful kick.
• Easy Delight: Simple steps make this flavorful recipe accessible to all.

❓ What Is Alton Brown’s Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe?

Twice Baked Potatoes by Alton Brown calls for mashed russet potatoes, sour cream, half-and-half, green onions, bacon, and cheddar cheese. then baked again until golden brown.

🥔 Alton Brown Twice Baked Potatoes Ingredients

• 4 russet potatoes, (about 2 lb)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup half-and-half, or whipping cream
• 2 Tbsp green onions, diced
• 1/4 cup cooked bacon, chopped
• 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 tsp garlic salt

👩‍🍳 How To Make Alton Brown Twice Baked Potatoes

1. Raise the oven temperature to 400˚F. Thoroughly rinse the potatoes with cold water and then pat them dry.
2. Spread them out on a baking sheet with a little space in between. Make many holes in each potato with a fork.
3. Bake the potatoes at 400 degrees F for 60–75 minutes, or until they are tender when touched and readily punctured with a fork.
4. After halving the potatoes lengthwise, scrape out their flesh (reserving around 1/4″ of the shell) and place them in a large bowl. Use a potato masher or a fork to mash the potatoes.
5. Toss the potato flesh with the sour cream, half-and-half, and parsley salt in the bowl. Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.
6. Mix in the chopped green onions, crumbled bacon, and 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese.
7. Spoon the potato filling into the potato skins and top with the rest of the cheddar cheese.
8. Turn the oven down to 350°F and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are heated through and the top turns golden brown.

💭 Recipe Tips

• Uniform Fork Poking: Ensure even cooking by poking potatoes uniformly before baking.
• Preserve Shell Thickness: Maintain a 1/4-inch potato shell for sturdy twice-baked structures.
• Creamy Consistency: Mash potatoes thoroughly with sour cream and half-and-half for a smooth texture.

🍤 What Pairs Nicely With Twice-Baked Potatoes?

These dishes are a perfect addition to twice-baked potatoes such as kalua pig, lamb chops, grilled salmon, roasted vegetables, shrimp scampi, chicken Caesar salad, BBQ ribs, and mushroom gravy.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Twice Baked Potatoes?

• In The Fridge: You can keep leftover twice-baked potatoes in the fridge for up to 5 days if you place them in an airtight container.
• In The Freezer: Freeze leftover twice-baked potatoes for up to 3 months in plastic wrap and then foil. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Twice Baked Potatoes?

• Oven: Set the oven temperature to 400°F then arrange twice-baked potatoes on a baking sheet and heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated.
• Microwave: Spread twice-baked potatoes in a microwave-safe dish and heat on high for 2 to 3 minutes at a time until heated.
• Air Fryer: Turn up the air fryer to a temperature of 360°F then lay twice-baked potatoes in the air fryer basket and heat for 5 to 10 minutes, or until hot.

FAQs

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Alton Brown Twice Baked Potatoes Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories 345
• Total Fat 18g
• Saturated Fat 9.9g
• Trans Fat 0.4g
• Cholesterol 52mg
• Sodium 518mg
• Potassium 767.4mg
• Total Carbohydrates 35g
• Dietary Fiber 3.1g
• Sugars 1.8g
• Protein 12g