Twice-Baked Potatoes 

Ree Drummond’s Twice-Baked Potatoes are a beloved classic: rich, creamy, and loaded with savory bacon, butter, sour cream, and cheese all stuffed back into crisp potato shells. These double-baked spuds are hearty enough to serve a crowd—perfect as a side dish for holidays, family dinners, or BBQs. With a prep time of around 30 minutes plus baking, they offer comfort-food vibes with fuss-free execution. Make‑ahead and freezer-friendly, they’re as practical as they are indulgent—a real Pioneer Woman favorite. 

Ingredients (makes ~14 servings)

• 8 large baking potatoes, washed
  
  

• 3 tbsp canola oil
  
  

• 2 sticks (226 g) salted butter
  
  

• 1 cup bacon bits (cooked crisp and crumbled)
  
  

• 1 cup sour cream
  
  

• 1 cup whole milk
  
  

• 1 cup Cheddar or Jack cheese (plus more for topping)
  
  

• 2 tsp seasoned salt
  
  

• 3 green onions, sliced
  
  

• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400 °F (205 °C). Rub each washed potato with canola oil and place on a baking sheet. Bake for about 1 hour 15 minutes, or until tender when pressed.
   
   

2. While potatoes roast, cook bacon until crispy, crumble, and reserve a handful for topping. The
   
   

3. Once baked potatoes are cool enough to handle, reduce oven temp to 375 °F (190 °C). Slice potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out flesh—leaving a thin rim intact to support the shell. Place shells on a baking sheet.
   
   

4. In a large bowl, combine potato flesh with butter, sour cream and milk. Mash until creamy. Stir in 1 cup cheese, most of the bacon bits, seasoned salt, milk, half the green onions, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
   
   

5. Spoon filling into each potato shell, heap high. Sprinkle remaining cheese and reserved bacon on top. Bake uncovered at 375 °F for 15‑20 minutes, until heated through and cheese is melted.
   
   

6. Garnish with remaining green onions and serve immediately.
   
   

Nutritional Information (approx. per serving, serving = 1 of 14)

• Calories: ~378 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: ~26 g (Saturated ~13 g)
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~28 g
  
  

• Dietary Fiber: ~2 g
  
  

• Protein: ~9 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: ~63 mg
  
  

• Sodium: ~498 mg