Lucky Irish Twice Baked Potato Recipe

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day or any day with these incredibly creamy and flavorful twice-baked potatoes! Loaded with fluffy mashed potatoes, tangy sour cream, sharp cheddar cheese, fresh avocado for a vibrant green hue, and topped with a generous helping of homemade guacamole, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Get ready for a taste of Ireland with every bite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 95 mins
Calories 397.4 kcal
Protein 24g
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Ingredients for Lucky Irish Twice Baked Potato

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How to Make Lucky Irish Twice Baked Potato

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Wash and pierce 4 large russet potatoes several times with a fork. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. Remove potatoes from oven and reduce oven temperature to 350°F (177°C).
  4. Let potatoes cool for 5-10 minutes, then cut in half lengthwise.
  5. Scoop out potato flesh into a large bowl, reserving potato skins.
  6. Add 4 tablespoons butter, ½ cup sour cream, ¼ cup milk, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl.
  7. Beat with an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy.
  8. Gently stir in ½ cup chopped scallions and 1 ripe avocado, diced.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
  10. Spoon the potato mixture back into the reserved potato skins.
  11. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and slightly browned.
  12. Top each potato half with 2-3 tablespoons of guacamole.
  13. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

59g

Carbs

12g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Lucky Irish Twice Baked Potato?

Lucky Irish Twice Baked Potato takes about 115 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 95 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Lucky Irish Twice Baked Potato?

Lucky Irish Twice Baked Potato has approximately 397.4 calories per serving, with about 24 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 35 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Lucky Irish Twice Baked Potato?

The key ingredients for Lucky Irish Twice Baked Potato are Russet Baking Potatoes, Butter, Sour Cream, Milk, Salt, Fresh Ground Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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