Looking for a comforting and delicious side dish? Look no further than Twice Baked Potatoes! These creamy, cheesy potatoes are a crowd-pleaser and the perfect accompaniment to any meal. Let’s get cooking! 🍽️😋

📝 Here’s what you’ll need:

4 large baking potatoes 🥔
1/2 cup of sour cream 🥛
1/4 cup of butter, softened 🧈
1/4 cup of milk 🥛
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping) 🧀
4 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled (optional for a savory touch) 🥓
2 green onions, chopped (optional for garnish) 🌿
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂⚫
🔸 Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the potatoes clean and prick them several times with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for about 1 hour, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.

🔸 Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice off the top third lengthwise. Carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin shell intact.

🔸 In a mixing bowl, mash the potato flesh with sour cream, butter, milk, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined and creamy.

🔸 Spoon the mashed potato mixture back into the potato shells, filling them generously. Sprinkle extra shredded cheddar cheese on top.

🔸 Place the filled potatoes back on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.

🔸 Garnish the Twice Baked Potatoes with chopped green onions for an extra burst of flavor and freshness.

🍽️💫 Your irresistible Twice Baked Potatoes are ready to be enjoyed! Serve them as a side dish to complement your favorite main course or as a satisfying snack on their own. The creamy, cheesy filling combined with the crispy potato shell will have everyone coming back for seconds! 😍🥔🧀

Enjoy the cheesy delight and savor the flavors of these scrumptious Twice Baked Potatoes! 🥔🧀🌟