CHEDDAR RANCH TWICE BAKED POTATOES

Cheddar Ranch Twice-Baked Potatoes are a delightful combination of flavors and textures, the creamy and fluffy filling is perfectly complemented by the crispy and cheesy top layer. The ranch dressing adds a tangy and zesty flavor, while the sour cream provides a rich and creamy texture to this easy potato side dish.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1 5

Total Time1 15

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: CHEDDAR RANCH TWICE BAKED POTATOES

Servings: servings

Calories: 258kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

4 medium russet potatoes
⅓ cup Ranch dressing
1 tsp garlic powder
¼ cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Instructions

Prep: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Scrub and dry the skin of the potatoes, then pierce the skin at least 3 or 4 times with a knife or fork. Put them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake: Bake your potatoes in the oven for about 1 hour. The internal temperature of the potatoes should reach 200 degrees F. Remove the potatoes from the oven and slice each one in half horizontally.
Keep the oven on, they do require baking again. After all, they are TWICE baked potatoes.
Make filling: Scoop the centers out of the potato skins and place the meat of the potato into a medium-sized bowl. Be sure to leave a small edge of potato around the skins to it is sturdy enough to create the bowl you will be filling. In the bowl with the potato chunks, add the ranch dressing, garlic powder, sour cream, and half of the cheddar cheese to your potatoes. Mash the potatoes and mix all the ingredients together until fully combined.
Assemble: Scoop the potato mixture and fill up the potato skins. Fill them all up, equally dividing the filling between the 8 halves. Then sprinkle the tops with the remaining cheese.
Bake (again): Place the potatoes back into the oven for another 5-6 minutes or until the cheese on top has melted completely. If desired, top with bacon bits and chives, serve immediately, and enjoy!

Notes

Twice Baked Potatoes should be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or foil. Properly stored Twice Bake Potatoes will keep in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

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