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Cheesy Twice Baked Potatoes

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Approximately 10-20 carbohydrates per serving
Course Appetizer, Easter, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Garlic, Potato, Rosemary
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Chef's and Paring knives
  • Medium cutting board
  • Sheet pan lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Medium bowl
  • Skillet I like cast iron
  • Cheese grater
  • Potato masher or fork

Ingredients

  • 4 Medium Russet potatoes or 2 pounds of baby yukon gold or red skinned potatoes
  • 3 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil (evoo)
  • 6 Garlic cloves, minced or 1 tbsp granulated garlic powder
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh rosemary or 2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 Tsp Each of salt and pepper or to your taste
  • ½ Cup Chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp Butter
  • 2 Strips of chopped bacon optional
  • ¼ Cup Sour cream optional
  • ¼ Cup Scallions or chives, chopped fine optional
  • 1 Cup White cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Gather all "tools for the trade" including ingredients to save time.
  • Preheat oven to 450F.
  • Poke holes in potatoes with a fork. Microwave until tender. Once you can insert a knife in easily, they are done. Let cool.
  • If using fresh herbs, saute garlic and rosemary on med-high heat in evoo in skillet for 1-2 minutes, or just until garlic is slightly golden. If using dried herbs, they can be added later to the mashed potatoes.
  • Cut cooled potatoes in half lengthwise.
  • Scoop out the flesh using your paring knife and a spoon. Leave a border around the outer edge of potatoes. Place in the mixing bowl.
  • If using baby potatoes, scoop out flesh with a teaspoon and place in the bowl.
  • Rub evoo on the outside and inside of the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake skin side up on sheetpan for 15-20 minutes, or until the bottom cutside edges are golden.
  • Mash potatoes with the sauteed (or dried) seasonings, butter and enough chicken broth to reach a creamy consistency. Add extra salt and pepper to taste.
  • Fill potato halves with half of the mixture. You can save or freeze the extra mashed potatoes.
  • Sprinkle cheese on top of potatoes and bake 15-20 minutes or until cheese melts.
  • Option to garnish with sour cream, bacon bits, scallions, or chives. Enjoy!