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CHEF JOHN'S TWICE BAKED POTATOES

Chef John's Twice Baked Potatoes

Indulge your potato cravings with these delicious twice-baked potatoes, perfect for a comforting meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 4 stuffed potatoes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Potato Cravings
  • 4 g large russet potatoes
  • 2 tsp vegetable oil
  • 3 g unsalted butter
  • 1 g finely minced green onion
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • A pinch of cayenne pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup shredded white Cheddar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 g egg yolk
  • 1 g melted unsalted butter, for the tops
  • 1 tsp paprika

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Set oven to 400°F (200°C). Cover a baking sheet with foil. Coat potatoes with oil and arrange on it.
  2. Bake roughly 1 hour, until a knife slides easily into the center. Let cool about 10 minutes for handling.
  3. Slice away the top third lengthwise. Hollow both pieces, keeping about 1/8 inch of potato against the skins. Reserve the flesh.
  4. Stir the flesh with 3 tablespoons butter and green onion. Add salt, pepper and cayenne. Mix in Cheddar, then cream and egg yolk.
  5. Tuck a piece of the smaller skin into each larger shell for support. Divide filling among the four shells.
  6. Rake the tops lightly with a fork. Brush with the tablespoon of melted butter and dust with paprika.
  7. Bake again at 400°F (200°C) for 20–30 minutes, until browned and heated through. Serve warm.

Notes

These twice-baked potatoes make a great side dish for any meal. Feel free to add bacon bits or chives for additional flavor and texture.