Chef John's Twice-Baked Potatoes

Name: Chef John's Twice-Baked Potatoes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 120 min
Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon minced green onion; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste; 0.5 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese; 0.5 cup heavy cream; 1 egg yolk; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1 teaspoon paprika

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When entertaining guests on special occasions, don't forget that you're putting on a show with the food. And, when it comes to starchy side dishes, these potatoes are a great way to express flair for the dramatic.

Recipe by Chef John

Updated on October 10, 2019

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

4 large russet potatoes
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced green onion
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
½ cup shredded white Cheddar cheese
½ cup heavy cream
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon paprika

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Rub potatoes with vegetable oil and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until a paring knife easily inserts into the center of a potato, about 1 hour. Set aside to cool until easy to handle, about 10 minutes.
Cut 1/3 off each potato lengthwise. Scoop flesh from each potato to within about 1/8-inch of the skins. Transfer flesh to a bowl.
Combine potato flesh with butter and green onion; stir until butter is melted evenly into potato. Add salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and cheese; stir until cheese is melted. Pour cream and egg yolk into potato mixture; mix to combine. Season with salt to taste.
Place small piece of potato skin inside the bottom of each larger potato shell. Fill each potato with an equal amount of cheese mixture. Gently press the surface of the filling with a fork to create texture. Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with paprika.
Bake stuffed potatoes until golden brown on top, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

581	Calories
31g	Fat
66g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 581
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g	40%
Saturated Fat 18g	90%
Cholesterol 137mg	46%
Sodium 205mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 66g	24%
Dietary Fiber 8g	30%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 13g
Vitamin C 74mg	368%
Calcium 176mg	14%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 1616mg	34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.