Twice-Baked Potatoes With Cream Cheese and Chives
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Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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551 | Calories |
25g | Fat |
68g | Carbs |
15g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 551 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 25g | 32% |
Saturated Fat 13g | 67% |
Cholesterol 107mg | 36% |
Sodium 590mg | 26% |
Total Carbohydrate 68g | 25% |
Dietary Fiber 7g | 25% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 15g | |
Vitamin C 25mg | 127% |
Calcium 212mg | 16% |
Iron 4mg | 20% |
Potassium 1737mg | 37% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
These twice-baked potatoes are a wonderful change of pace from everyday baked potatoes or the "same-old" mashed potatoes. The potato skins are filled with the savory mashed potato mixture and then the baking continues until the topping is golden brown.
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Ingredients
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4 large baking potatoes, such as russets
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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3 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1 teaspoon minced fresh or frozen chives
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3 tablespoons butter
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 tablespoons sour cream
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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Paprika, optional
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Grated Parmesan cheese, garnish
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Chives, garnish
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Preheat the oven to 400 F.
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Scrub the potatoes well.
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Rub them lightly with olive oil or shortening and pierce them with a fork in 2 or 3 places.
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Place them directly on the rack in the preheated oven and bake them for about 1 hour or until fork-tender. Remove the potatoes to a rack and reduce the oven heat to 375 F.
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When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, split them lengthwise and scoop the potato into a mixing bowl, taking caution to leave the potato skins intact.
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Add the cream cheese, chives, butter, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, and sour cream to the potato in the bowl. Beat this mixture until smooth. Taste and add salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
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Add the egg and beat until smooth.
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Put the empty potato skins on a baking sheet. Carefully fill the skins with the potato mixture and sprinkle with additional cheese, green onions or chives, and paprika, if desired.
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Bake in the oven until the filling is hot and lightly browned, around 20 to 25 minutes.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
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Tips
- Store any leftover baked potatoes in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. Make sure the potatoes stay upright in the container, otherwise the filling could all spill out. Warm them on a plate in the microwave or in a foil-wrapped oven-safe container in a warm oven.
Recipe Variations
Once you master this recipe, use it as a jumping-off point to make the twice-baked potatoes your own:
- Feel free to omit the chives or use sliced green onions in the filling instead.
- The mashed potato filling is excellent with cheddar cheese, pepper jack, or gruyere as well.
- Get creative and add in other mix-ins like homemade bacon bits, sauteed mushrooms, or even frizzled onions.
Make It a Meal
These twice-baked potatoes could certainly stand on their own as a main course. Pair them with a bright, acidic salad for a full dinner. For a heartier dinner, top the twice-baked potato with some hot bean or meat chili. Add some more cheese, sour cream, scallions, and diced red onions for a warm and cozy meal.
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