Our Best Twice Baked Potato Recipes

By MyRecipes
Updated February 27, 2018
Credit: Theresa Raffetto; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps

A twice baked potato is the perfect fusion between a baked potato and a mashed potato filling for a singular bite of intensely wonderful potato goodness. Whether you use a sweet, white, or yellow fleshed potato, a twice-baked spud can serve as a decadent side dish or transformed into full-fledged meal with the addition of hearty toppings like various cheeses, crispy bacon, or rotisserie chicken.

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Twice-Cooked Sweet Potatoes with Citrus and Honey

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Twice-Cooked Sweet Potatoes with Citrus and Honey Recipe

Tamari, a darker, richer soy sauce, is optional in this recipe, but its savory flavor makes the dish more interesting.

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Twice Baked Potatoes With Fontina and Chives 

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Twice Baked Potatoes With Fontina and Chives  Recipe

If you’re ready to go beyond the standard pot of mashed potatoes, we highly recommend giving these cheesy, twice-baked spuds a go for your next dinner party or holiday feast. We love the nutty-rich flavor and creaminess that the combo of Parmesan and fontina provides, but feel free to switch up the cheese to include your favorites. This recipe is easily adaptable to include whatever stir-ins you’re craving—from crumbled bacon to wilted spinach. If you want to get a jumpstart on your prep, these potatoes can be made up to 2 days in advance through step 2 of the recipe. 

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Twice-Baked Green Potatoes

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Twice-Baked Green Potatoes Recipe

In Step 1, the potatoes can also be cooked in the microwave, but we prefer the crisp texture of the skins after baking in the oven.

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Smoked Salmon and Cheese Mini Twice-Baked Potatoes

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Smoked Salmon and Cheese Mini Twice-Baked Potatoes Recipe

Category Finalist, Starters and Drinks. "I love Ireland and the country's wonderful food. When I think of Irish food, the first items that come to mind are potatoes, salmon, and cheese." --Abigail McMahon, Sherman Oaks, CA

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Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes With Bacon and Sour Cream

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Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes With Bacon and Sour Cream Recipe

Just like traditional baked potatoes, these loaded sweet potatoes get the royal treatment when topped with bacon and sour cream. They're savory, delicious, and work well as weeknight meal idea. 

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Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Cheddar and Bacon

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Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Cheddar and Bacon Recipe

We swapped regular potatoes for sweet potatoes to bring extra vitamins to the dinner table for these Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Cheddar and Bacon.

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Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Goat Cheese

Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Goat Cheese Recipe

This is a decadent yet savory way to serve sweet potatoes. If you're expecting vegetarians, make a couple of potatoes without the bacon. One potato can be enough for at least four people, depending on its size.

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Sweet Potatoes with Curried Puffed Grains

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Sweet Potatoes with Curried Puffed Grains Recipe

Chefs are puffing up all kinds of grains to add a texture jolt. Here, Grace Parisi's take on the trend: A homemade curry mix—using store-bought ingredients like puffed rice, wheat, corn and—becomes the crisp, playful topping on these easy twice-baked sweet potatoes.

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Chicken, Broccoli, and Cheddar Potato Filling

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Chicken, Broccoli, and Cheddar Potato Filling Recipe

Chicken, Broccoli, and Cheddar Potato Filling is a savory pick for Twice Baked Potatoes.

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Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes

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Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes Recipe

For a main dish, split the potatoes from the top, and open slightly; pile on more toppings, and enjoy the entire potato.

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Twice-Baked Spinach Potatoes

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Twice-Baked Spinach Potatoes Recipe

You can also cook these twice-baked spinach potatoes in the microwave by piercing them with a fork and arranging them on paper towels. Microwave at HIGH 16 minutes or until done, turning and rearranging potatoes after 8 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.

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Twice-Baked Potatoes Four Ways

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Twice-Baked Potatoes Four Ways Recipe

Twice-Baked Potatoes Four Ways allow you to pick your favorite filling for these savory delights.

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Confetti Twice-Baked Potatoes

Confetti Twice-Baked Potatoes Recipe

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Quick-and-Easy Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

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Quick-and-Easy Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe

When you want an easy side or main dish item for dinner, look no further than these fantastic and easy twice-baked sweet potatoes. Make them savory or sweet by topping them with creative ingredient ideas, like toasted nuts, beans, or veggies. 

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Twice-Baked Salmon Potatoes

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Twice-Baked Salmon Potatoes Recipe

Pair these spuds with a green salad. We tested this recipe with hot-smoked salmon fillets, but the canned variety will work fine.

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Twice-Baked Sweet Potato Boats with Bacon-Pecan Topping

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Twice-Baked Sweet Potato Boats with Bacon-Pecan Topping Recipe

Every year, Williams-Sonoma holds a competition among their corporate employees for the best Thanksgiving side dishes. This recipe is adapted from Rachel Thur's winning recipe. I enjoyed it so much that I served it at Thanksgiving the following week, and everyone asked for the recipe. It must be something about the contrast of smooth sweet potatoes, salty bacon, and crunchy pecans mixed with the right amount of brown sugar. I owe you one, Rachel!

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Mini Twice-Baked Potatoes

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Mini Twice-Baked Potatoes Recipe

With all the flavor of a full-sized potato, what’s not to love about this easy-to-eat Mini Twice-Baked Potatoes?

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