Twice Baked New Potatoes Recipe

Name: Twice Baked New Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes (new potatoes); 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese; 1/2 cup sour cream; 3 ounces cream cheese; 1/3 cup minced green onions; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 clove minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1 cup crushed garlic flavored pretzels; 1/2 stick butter, melted

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes (new potatoes)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
3 ounces cream cheese
1/3 cup minced green onions
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 clove minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup crushed garlic flavored pretzels
1/2 stick butter, melted

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Pierce potatoes and rub skins with oil.
3
Place in a shallow baking pan in a single layer.
4
Bake uncovered for 50 minutes or until tender.
5
Allow to cool.
6
In a mixing bowl, combine Monterey jack, sour cream, cream cheese, onions, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper and mix well.
7
When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them in half lengthwise.
8
Carefully scoop out the pulp, leaving a thin shell.
9
Add pulp to the cheese mixture and mash.
10
Stir in half of the cooked, crumbled bacon.
11
Stuff potato shells.
12
In a separate bowl add the crushed pretzels, the remaining bacon, and the melted butter.
13
Mix well.
14
Top each potato with the pretzel topping.
15
Place in a baking dish or on a cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until heated through.
16
These can also be frozen and then baked at a later date.
17
Be sure to thaw before baking.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes (new potatoes), 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, and more.

Yes, Twice Baked New Potatoes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Twice Baked New Potatoes

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Variations & substitutions

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