Twice-Baked Potatoes with a Cheesy Twist

Name: Twice-Baked Potatoes with a Cheesy Twist
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes; 2 tsp vegetable oil; 3 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp minced green onion; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste; 0.5 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese; 0.5 cup heavy cream; 1 egg yolk; 1 tbsp butter, melted; 1 tsp paprika

Elevate your side game with these twice-baked potatoes loaded with cheese and seasonings. Impress your guests with this easy yet dramatic dish.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

120 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

Nutrition

calories581kcal

carbohydrates66g

fat31g

fiber8g

protein13g

sodium205mg

sugar3g

Dinner Side Dish American

Ingredients

4 large russet potatoes

2 tsp vegetable oil

3 tbsp butter

1 tbsp minced green onion

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

0.5 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese

0.5 cup heavy cream

1 egg yolk

1 tbsp butter, melted

1 tsp paprika

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Rub potatoes with vegetable oil; place on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven until a paring knife easily inserts into the center of a potato, about 1 hour. Cool until easy to handle, about 10 minutes.

Cut 1/3 off each potato lengthwise; reserve. Scoop flesh to about 1/8-inch of potato skins; transfer flesh to a bowl.

Combine potato flesh, 3 tablespoons butter, and green onion until the butter is melted. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir in Cheddar cheese until melted. Stir in cream and egg yolk until combined. Season with salt.

Place 1 reserved small piece of potato skin inside the bottom of each larger potato shell. Divide and fill each potato with the cheese mixture. Gently press the surface of the filling with a fork to create texture. Brush tops with 1 tablespoon melted butter; sprinkle with paprika.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, 20 to 30 minutes.