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Twice Baked Cheddar Garlic Potatoes Recipe

Description: These Twice Baked Cheddar Garlic Potatoes are an absolute delight, combining the creamy richness of cheddar cheese and sour cream with the savory flavor of roasted garlic, all nestled within fluffy baked potatoes. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or as a satisfying side dish, these potatoes are sure to become a family favorite!

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Calories per Serving: 474.5

Ingredients:

• 1 head of garlic
• 4 large russet baking potatoes
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

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2. Prepare Garlic: Cut off and discard the top third of the garlic head, exposing the cloves. Wrap the garlic in aluminum foil.

3. Bake Potatoes and Garlic: Prick the potatoes several times with a fork. Place the potatoes and the wrapped garlic on the middle rack of the oven. Bake for 45 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the garlic is soft and fragrant.

4. Cool and Prepare Garlic: Remove the garlic from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Once cooled, squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into a bowl, discarding the skins.

5. Prepare Cheese Mixture: To the bowl of roasted garlic, add the butter, sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well to combine into a creamy mixture.

6. Prepare Potatoes: Cut each baked potato lengthwise, removing the top fourth of each potato and discarding it. Scoop out the insides of the potatoes and add them to the bowl with the cheese mixture.

7. Mash and Season: Mash the potato and cheese mixture with a fork until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

8. Fill Potato Shells: Divide the mashed potato mixture evenly among the potato shells, filling each one generously.

9. Top with Cheese: Arrange the filled potato shells in a small baking pan. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of each potato.

10. Bake Again: Return the potatoes to the oven and bake until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 15 to 20 minutes.

11. Serve: Once heated through, remove the potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh chives or parsley if desired, and enjoy!

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 474.5
• Fat: 27g
• Saturated Fat: 17g
• Cholesterol: 75.8mg
• Sodium: 350mg
• Carbohydrates: 43.5g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 2.1g
• Protein: 16.5g

Keywords:

Cheese, Vegetable, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy

Tips for Success:

• Be sure to wrap the garlic tightly in foil to prevent it from drying out while roasting.
• Feel free to customize the cheese mixture with your favorite herbs and spices for added flavor.
• For a crispier potato skin, brush the outside of the potato shells with olive oil before baking them with the cheese topping.
• These Twice Baked Cheddar Garlic Potatoes can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven before serving for added convenience. Simply store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to reheat.