I don’t know about you but the first time I ever tried twice-baked potatoes I fell in love. I don’t know what it was but I just thought it was a perfect idea for a side dish. When I started researching and thinking about all of the different add-ins you could incorporate in side the ideas were endless. That’s when I knew I needed to make some for my family. These little beauties are stuffed with sour cream, butter, and cheese, not just any cheese but Parmigiano-Reggiano. But wait there’s a secret ingredient that separates these from other twice-baked potatoes… a dash of balsamic vinegar. These potatoes are not only filling but contains a sweet-tangy flavor.
Enjoy!
Twice-Baked Potatoes
serves 8
8 large Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, (about 8 ounces each, scrubbed and dried)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups f sour cream
1 cup scallions or chives, sliced thin
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
4 teaspoons good-quality balsamic vinegar
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
Position a rack in the center of the oven and place the heat on 425°F. Put the potatoes on the oven rack and bake for 30 minutes. Poke each potatoes on all sides with a fork. Then place them back in the oven and bake for additional 15-20 minutes until tender. With oven mitts carfeully remove the potatoes from the oven.
While the potatoes are still hot, hold each one with a clean oven-mitt or kitchen towel. Cut about one-quarter lengthwise from the top off each potato. With a spoon gently remove the inside flesh into a large mixing bowl. Make sure you leave enough flesh attached to the skin so the potato can continue to hold its shape. Scrape any flesh from the tops, you previously cut off, and discard the skin. Or just simply munch on them as a snack. 🙂
Mash 4 tablespoons of butter into the potatoes until fully melted. Add the sour cream, chives or scallions, 3/4 cup of grated Parmigiano, and the balsamic vinegar. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. try not to overmix, a little chunkiness to the mix is always good. 😉
Enjoy!
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There is something nostalgic about twice-baked potatoes… They remind me of when I was younger. I might have to give them a try. It’s been a while!
this is similar to skin potato that we always order everytime we eat in a pizza house here in pampanga, needless to say, it’s our favorite.
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