Ingredients
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2 large Russet baking Potatoesor Idaho
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2 teaspoons chopped Fresh Chives
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1/2 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
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3 tablespoons Milk
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1/8 teaspoon Salt
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1/8 teaspoon Dash Pepper
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2 tablespoons Margarine
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Instead of Margarine, use
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2 tablespoons Butter
Steps for Ultimate for Cheese Twice-Baked Potatoes
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1
Done
4 Minutes
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Prepare the PotatoesHeat the oven to 375º. Scrub the potatoes thoroughly with a vegetable brush, but do not peel. Pierce the potatoes on all sides with a fork to allow steam to escape while the potatoes bake. Place potatoes directly on the oven rack. Measure margarine, and let it stand at room temperature to soften. |
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2
Done
1 Hour 15 Minutes
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Bake the PotatoesBake potatoes 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until potatoes feel tender when squeezed gently. Be sure to use a potholder because potatoes will be very hot to the touch. |
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3
Done
3 Minutes
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Cut Potatoes lengthwise in half & Scoop out the insidesWhen potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them lengthwise in half. Scoop out the insides into a medium bowl, leaving about a 1/4-inch shell in the potato skin. |
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4
Done
3 Minutes
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Mash the scooped potatoesIncrease the temperature of the oven to 400º. Mash the scooped potatoes with a masher or electric mixer until no lumps remain. Add the milk in small amounts, beating after each addition. The amount of milk needed to make potatoes smooth and fluffy depends on the type of potato used. |
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5
Done
20 Mnutes
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Stir in the cheese and chives and bake againAdd the margarine, salt, and pepper. Beat vigorously until potatoes are light and fluffy. Stir in the cheese and chives. Fill the potato shells with the mashed potato mixture. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake potatoes uncovered about 20 minutes or until hot. |
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It all starts with the selection of potatoes, Russet being my first choice, but Idaho is also a good type. Besides the Cheddar cheese, I also like to mix the flavors up, and I stir in also some fresh chives. You can add fresh chives only if desired, But I recommend do add some. Now, if you’re asking yourself if fresh chive is the secret ingredient for Cheese Twice-Baked Potatoes, the answer is no. IT IS LOVE. You must cook with love, and the meal will be awesome. Trust me.
Should you wrap the baked potato in foil?
Do not wrap potatoes in aluminum foil, of any kind. Foil holds in moisture, steaming the potato and changing the taste and flavor. For this recipe, we go all the way open to the oven’s heat, not wrapping them in baking foil.
How do you freeze twice-baked potatoes?
This answer is very simple. Most of the time, I like to freeze one hour after the first baking of the potatoes. When you want to prepare the meal, take them out from your freezer, and continue with STEP 3. To do ahead, wrap filled potato shells airtight and refrigerate no longer than 24 hours or freeze no longer than two months. Unwrap potatoes and place on cookie sheet. Heat in 400º oven for about 30 minutes for refrigerated potatoes, and about 40 minutes for frozen potatoes, until hot.
What goes good with baked potatoes?
Cheese Twice-Baked Potatoes is a great side-dish, therefore, it deserves to be a great accompaniment for great meat. You can serve them with chicken meat (any kind), pork tenderloin (with teriyaki sauce like in this recipe) or grilled pork neck. The best part is, you can make the potatoes ahead and freeze them, and the meat whenever you want in the next month.
How do I wash the potatoes correctly?
I can tell you how I do it, but there is a full article where it tells you how to wash the potatoes correctly before putting them in the oven.
As per Wikipedia, prior to cooking, the potato should be scrubbed clean, washed and dried with eyes and surface blemishes removed, and basted with oil (usually olive oil) or butter and/or salt. Pricking the potato with a fork or knife allows steam to escape during the cooking process. Potatoes cooked in a microwave oven without pricking the skin might split open due to built up internal pressure from unvented steam.
Notes and Tips
- Bake: 1 hour 15 minutes for the first baking plus 20 minutes for the second baking.
- Essential Equipment: potato masher or electric mixer; cookie sheet.
- To save time, arrange filled potato shells in a circle on a 10-inch microwavable plate. Cover with waxed paper and microwave on High for 6 to 8 minutes, rotating the plate 1/2 turn after 3 minutes, until hot.
