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Twice-Baked Potatoes

Trust me, these are amazing. You will not regret the double-bake!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 4 giant russet potatoes
  • 1-2 T extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup (one stick) melted butter
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
  • 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese plus a little more for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
  2. Scrub potatoes, then rub them with the EVOO.
  3. Put potatoes in a baking dish or cookie sheet and cook in the oven for one hour + fifteen minutes.
  4. Take potatoes out of the oven and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out as much of the center potato filling as you can.
  5. With the potato filling, add the salt, milk, butter, cheese, bacon, green onions, and cheese. Mix well.
  6. Refill the potato skins with the seasoned potato filling.
  7. Top with a little extra cheese and if you want, garnish with green onions and bacon.
  8. Put them back into the oven for 15 minutes.
  9. Serve hot and enjoy!