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A fluffy baked potato split open, loaded with gooey melted cheddar, with a bite already taken and some cheesy goodness on a fork—all on a plain white plate.

Easy Twice-Baked Potatoes with Colby Jack Cheese

Author: Madison Reid
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Creamy, cheesy, and tons of flavor, these twice-baked potatoes with sour cream, butter, and Colby Jack cheese, these twice-baked potatoes are the perfect pairing for any bbq, picnic, and side dish. Serve them as a main dish or side dish, you won’t be disappointed!

Ingredients

  • 4 russet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  • 1 cup Colby Jack cheese grated

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, wash and stab the potatoes with a fork 5 times.
  • Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour.
  • Remove, allow the potatoes to cool for 10 minutes, and then slice them in half, long way.
  • Scoop the potato out leaving the skin intact.
  • With a hand mixer, mash the potatoes and mix in 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup milk, 8 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.
  • Place the potato skins on a baking sheet facing up.
  • Fill the skins with the mashed potatoes and top evenly with 1 cup grated Colby Jack cheese.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove, allow to cool and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal Carbohydrates: 21g Protein: 7g Fat: 20g Saturated Fat: 12g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 0.5g Cholesterol: 56mg Sodium: 262mg Potassium: 511mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 2g Vitamin A: 630IU Vitamin C: 6mg Calcium: 164mg Iron: 1mg
Course: Side Dish