Best Fluffy Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe

Experience pure potato perfection with our Best Fluffy Twice Baked Potatoes recipe! These aren't your average twice-baked potatoes; they're fluffy, creamy, and bursting with flavor. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this unbelievably easy yet elegant side dish. Prep time excludes the initial 1-hour bake.

Prep Time 40 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 387.9 kcal
Protein 25g
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Ingredients for Best Fluffy Twice Baked Potatoes

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How to Make Best Fluffy Twice Baked Potatoes

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake 4 large russet potatoes for 1 hour, or until tender.
  2. Once cool enough to handle, cut a thin slice from the top of each potato and discard.
  3. Carefully scoop out the potato pulp, leaving about 1/4-inch border, and place the pulp in a medium bowl.
  4. Add softened butter, hot milk, salt, pepper, baking powder, nutmeg, egg yolk, and onion to the potato pulp.
  5. Beat with an electric mixer until light, fluffy, and well combined.
  6. Gently fold in the shredded cheese.
  7. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  8. Gently fold the egg whites into the potato mixture.
  9. Pile the potato mixture back into the potato skins.
  10. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining egg yolk and water.
  11. Brush the egg yolk mixture over the tops of the potatoes.
  12. Place the stuffed potatoes in a greased baking pan.
  13. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

25g

Carbs

22g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Best Fluffy Twice Baked Potatoes?

Best Fluffy Twice Baked Potatoes takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 40 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Best Fluffy Twice Baked Potatoes?

Best Fluffy Twice Baked Potatoes has approximately 387.9 calories per serving, with about 25 g protein, 22 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Best Fluffy Twice Baked Potatoes?

The key ingredients for Best Fluffy Twice Baked Potatoes are Potatoes, Butter, Milk, Salt And Pepper, Baking Powder, Nutmeg. See the full list with measurements above.

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