A twice baked potato is the best version of a baked potato you could ever ask for.

A twice baked potato is the very best version of a baked potato you could ever ask for.

Another great thing to know?

Twice baked potatoes on a piece of parchment paper

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You dont really need precise measurements.

Its easy enough to split up the steps.

Here are a few options to take the stress away:

1.

Fork lifting a bite-sized serving of twice baked potato up from a plate with the twice baked potato

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Scrub the potatoes really well with cold water.

Dry, then poke with a fork all over.

Rub the skins with the vegetable oil and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt.

Twice baked potatoes on a platter next to a glass of water

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Bake for 1 hour directly on the oven rack or on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

While the potatoes are baking, add the bacon to a small frying pan over medium-high heat.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until brown and crisp all over, about 8 minutes.

Whole baked potatoes on a parchment paper-lined baking tray for twice baked potatoes recipe

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Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon or tongs and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Keep the oven on.

Use a knife to halve the baked potatoes lengthwise, then let the halves cool for 10 minutes.

Skillet with cooked, chopped bacon for twice baked potatoes recipe

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If its too thick, add a splash of milk and mix again.

Taste and season with more salt and pepper as desired.

Divide the filling evenly between the potato skins.

Baked potatoes cut in half and resting on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet for twice baked potatoes recipe

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Insides of baked potatoe halves scooped out using a spoon for twice baked potatoes recipe

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Baked potato shells on the parchment paper-lined baking sheet for twice baked potatoes recipe

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Bowl of twice baked potato filling

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Twice baked potato filling in a bowl

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Potato skins filled with filling and topped with shredded cheddar on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet for twice baked potatoes recipe

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Twice baked potatoes topped with spring onions and bacon bits (still on the baking sheet)

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