Twice Baked Cheese Potatoes

Posted on: November 4, 2022. Updated on: July 11, 2023.

by Carolina Gelen

A fun delicious take on creamy cheesy roasted potatoes. What I like about this recipe is that it can be a hardy side, or make it a whole meal depending on what toppings you add.  It’s really up to your own imagination and taste what you want to top the potatoe with. The recipe is flexible and amounts are generally a guideline. That said, for the most important part, the best potato to use for these are Russet potatoes.  I hope you enjoy!

Twice Baked Cheese Potatoes

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Servings: 3 to 4
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 2 hours

Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 medium Russet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream, optional
  • 2 handfuls (about 1 1/2 cups) grated cheese of choice, I like a mixture of low-moisture mozzarella and sharp cheddar or Gruyère
  • Oil of choice
  • Kosher salt
  • Scallions and caramelized onion salt for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
  2. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle a glug of oil all over them, season with a big pinch of salt and roast for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until fork tender.
  3. Slice each potato in half, crosswise. Scoop out the potato flesh using a spoon or fork, leaving a rim around each potato. The final result should roughly look like a boat.
  4. Add the scooped potato flesh to a medium bowl. Add the butter, sour cream, 1 cup or a handful and a half of cheese, cayenne, and a big pinch of salt and mix to combine.
  5. Scoop or pipe the mixture in the potato “boats”.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until golden brown on top.
  7. Add the remaining cheese on top of the potatoes and broil for 2 to 3 minutes until melted.
  8. Serve right away with scallions on top, and caramelized onion salt.

Carolina Gelen

I speak 5 languages, but my favorite way to communicate is through the universal language of food. I translate food to be more approachable and accessible for the everyday cook. I didn't grow up with a lot, so I’ve always loved thrifting and finding a good sale. That also shapes my approach to cooking: I try to make most of my recipes as affordable as possible, and that is what my SCRAPS newsletter is about. Every two weeks I will send an exclusive recipe to your inbox. Subscribe to get full access to the newsletter and website.

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4 thoughts on "Twice Baked Cheese Potatoes"

  1. Ali Metzler says:

    Link that Carmel used onion salt if you can! Sounds savory and delicious!

    1. Ali Metzler says:

      Caramelized onion!

  2. Goldie says:

    I’m adding roasted garlic!