Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes

These twice-baked mashed potatoes are a side dish that is more than just mashed potatoes. They are creamy and cheesy. For extra flavor and a crunchy cheese top, the potatoes are baked twice. Theyre great for a cozy family dinner or a big holiday meal.

Ingredients:

• 4 large potatoes
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped chives for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 375F 190C

Wash and scrub the potatoes, then pierce them with a fork a few times

Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for about 45-60 minutes, until tender

Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly

Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a large mixing bowl, leaving a thin layer of potato on the skin to create potato shells

Mash the potato flesh in the bowl with sour cream, butter, milk, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Evenly spoon the mashed potato mixture back into the potato shells

Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top of each potato

Return the potatoes to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly

Garnish with chopped chives before serving