Chef John's Twice-Baked Potatoes

Chef John's Twice-Baked Potatoes
  • 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
  • 1/2 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon paprika


  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Rub potatoes with vegetable oil and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Bake stuffed potatoes until golden brown on top, 20 to 30 minutes.

03/31/2018
Chef John's Twice-Baked Potatoes, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

Comment on this content
rosemary and goat cheese crostini with walnuts and honey
rosemary and goat cheese crostini with walnuts and honey
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Place baguette..
4.1
7159
ginger beer
ginger beer
Finely shred ginger into a bowl. Zest lemons and add zest to..
3.9
5520
black bean avocado hazelnut mocha cake
black bean avocado hazelnut mocha cake
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-i..
4.4
4309
asparagus summer soup
asparagus summer soup
Cut asparagus stalks into 1-inch pieces; reserve tips in a b..
3.4
4135
caribbean sangria
caribbean sangria
Place orange slices, peach slices, lemon slices, and lime sl..
4.2
4238
smoked paprika chicken, kale, and bean stew
smoked paprika chicken, kale, and bean stew
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken ..
3.7
4278
japanese-mexican fusion quesadillas
japanese-mexican fusion quesadillas
Combine soy sauce, sugar, ginger, and garlic in a large bowl..
2.9
5242
vegan oven-fried zucchini sticks
vegan oven-fried zucchini sticks
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread olive ..
2.1
4755
flourless triple chocolate cookies
flourless triple chocolate cookies
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray 2 bakin..
3.4
4577
Chef John's Perfect Mashed Potatoes
Chef John's Perfect Mashed Potatoes
Place the potatoes into a large pot, and cover with salted w..
1133
Chef John's Baked Eggs
Chef John's Baked Eggs
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).Spoon marinara..
778
Chef John's Boston Baked Beans
Chef John's Boston Baked Beans
Soak navy beans overnight in a large bowl with enough water ..
808
Chef John's Baked Eggplant Sandwiches
Chef John's Baked Eggplant Sandwiches
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking..
1067
Chef John's Baked Acorn Squash
Chef John's Baked Acorn Squash
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).Score the s..
1677
Chef John's Baked Mushroom Risotto
Chef John's Baked Mushroom Risotto
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).Melt butter in..
1064
Chef John's Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon
Chef John's Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon
Whisk together lemon juice and black pepper in small bowl. A..
1078