Twice Baked Cheddar Jalapeño Potatoes

Twice Baked Cheddar Jalapeño Potatoes

TWICE BAKED CHEDDAR AVOCADO POTATOES

The Twice Baked Potato is hands-down one of our favorite ways to prepare a potato! Salty, creamy, cheesy, and a little spicy - this will become your new favorite way to prepare spuds! The Cheddar & Jalapeño Dipper has just enough for the kids to enjoy! Cooking tip: Bake the potatoes the day before to allow enough time to cook and cool before prepared the insides. This is the perfect side for any steak lover!

Prep Time:  20 mins- Cook Time:  1 hour and 30 minutes- Total Time:  1 hour and 50 minutes
Yield: Serves 12

Ingredients:

6 Russet Potatoes
5 Tbsp Caramelized Garlic Olive Oil 
4 tsp Smokey Bacon Sea Salt
1 Avocado
2 Tbsp Cheddar Jalapeno Dipper
1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
2 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese, plus more for topping
2 pieces Bacon, crispy and crumbled
1 Jalapeno, diced

Instructions:  

  1. Set the oven to 400F. 
  2. Use a fork to poke holes in your potato then rub potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tsp salt.  Place on the oven rack and bake until easily pierced with a knife, about 60-90 minutes. 
  3. Once cool enough to handle, cut potatoes into half lengthwise and scoop out potatoes into a large bowl, making sure to leave skin intact to stuff later. 
  4. In the bowl with the potatoes add in your 3 Tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp salt, avocado, dipper, greek yogurt, and 2 cups cheese. Smash until well combined. 
  5. Place potato skins on a baking tray or baking dish. Scoop your potato mixture back into your potatoes skins and top with cheddar cheese and 1 tbsp olive oil. 
  6. Place potatoes in the oven and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. 
  7. Top with bacon and jalapeños, serve immediately.