Description
Cheese-Stuffed Baked Potatoes are fluffy baked potatoes filled with creamy, cheesy mashed potato filling and baked again until golden on top. They make a comforting side dish or a satisfying vegetarian main course.
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: extra sour cream, bacon bits, chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub potatoes and prick each with a fork several times.
- Rub potatoes with olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 50–60 minutes until tender.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Slice potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides into a bowl, leaving a thin shell.
- Mash the scooped potato with sour cream, milk, butter, 1 cup cheese, green onions, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spoon filling back into potato shells, mounding slightly.
- Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top.
- Return potatoes to oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, until cheese is melted and tops are golden.
- Serve warm with optional toppings.
Notes
- Use sharp cheddar for a bolder flavor, or mix cheeses like mozzarella or gouda.
- For a crispier skin, bake potatoes directly on the oven rack.
- These can be prepared ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American