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Make Ahead Twice Baked Potatoes

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Make Ahead Twice Baked Potatoes are THE ultimate comfort food! These freezer ready twice baked potatoes are a delicious combination of buttery, creamy, and savory with a touch of dill for a fun bite.

3 twice baked potatoes with bacon and dill on top.  Dill is sprinkled on the floor.

If I had to think of a perfect delicious, nutritious and affordable ingredient to cook with – one that can stand on its own or blend into a dish – I would think of potatoes.

Need something to fill out a stew? Just dice up some potatoes! Need a quick side item? Why not fry up some potatoes. Want something to go with your bacon and eggs in the morning? Shred up some potatoes and make hashbrowns!

When life gives you potatoes, you cook ‘em.

I think you see where I’m going with this.

For all the quick and easy ways you can prepare them, there is only one way to really make them if you want a buttery, creamy and truly delicious potato experience: twice baked.

It might sound like a lot of work, but trust me on this one, it’s worth it! When you make twice baked potatoes, you’re making happiness. They’ll come out creamier, fluffier and more decadent than any baked potato or mashed potatoes could ever hope to be.

Not only do I have the ultimate recipe for you today, but I have some good news, too: this recipe freezes easily and keeps for up to three months AND they’re super kid approved!

One baked potato topped with bacon and cheese on a white plate with a fork and a hand holding it.  There is another one in the background.

WHAT DOES THIS TWICE BAKED POTATO RECIPE GO WELL WITH?

Make Ahead twice baked potatoes make a great side dish with many meals. When you’ve spent all day making Barbeque Brisket on the grill, just pull some of these from the freezer and you’re ready to go. Or, if you’re short on time, they pair well with another classic freezer meal, Cube Steaks & Gravy.

Of course, there’s no reason twice baked potatoes can’t be the main dish. We have them all the time with a green side salad.

CAN YOU FREEZE TWICE BAKED POTATOES?

Yes! These easy twice baked potatoes can be frozen ahead of time easily. All you need to do is wrap each cooked potato separately in plastic wrap. Place potatoes into a gallon-size (4 L) freezer bag and freeze. Once frozen, they’re good to eat for up to three months! They can go right from the freezer to the oven.

Make Ahead Twice Baked Potatoes

Twice baked potatoes are THE ultimate comfort food! Learn how to make ahead and freeze to have a easy (and delicious) side dish on hand.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheesy, Comfort Food, Make Ahead
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 halves
Calories: 562kcal
Author: Karrie

Ingredients

  • 6 medium-sized baking potatoes
  • 1/2 cup butter softened, divided
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 11/2 cups 375 mL shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • Additional salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 slices bacon cooked and finely
  • chopped divided
  • 1 tsp 5 mL dried dill
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Using 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter, grease potatoes on all sides. Sprinkle with salt, dividing equally, then place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake on middle rack in preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until cooked through. Remove potatoes from oven and let stand for about 15 minutes, until cool enough to handle.
  • Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop cooked potato into a large bowl, leaving 1/8 inch (3 mm) pulp all around inside of potato skin.
  • To cooked potato in bowl, add remaining butter, cream cheese, sour cream, milk, 3/4 cup (175 mL) Cheddar cheese and half the bacon. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Using an electric hand mixer or hand masher, mix together until creamy. Do not overmix. 
  • Spoon potato mixture back into potato skins. Top with remaining cheese and bacon; sprinkle with dried dill.

MAKE IT NOW

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Place potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing apart. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 22 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbling. Remove from oven and let cool for l5 minutes. Sprinkle with dill, if using.

MAKE IT A FREEZER MEAL

  • Before filling potatoes, let filling cool completely, then fill as directed. Wrap each potato separately in plastic wrap. Place potatoes in 2 labeled gallon-size (4 L) freezer bags. Seal, removing as much air as possible, and freeze.

COOK FROM FROZEN

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Remove plastic wrap from potatoes and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until hot in the center and cheese is bubbly. Sprinkle with dill, if using.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 562kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 670mg | Potassium: 609mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1165IU | Vitamin C: 6.3mg | Calcium: 447mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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Comments

  1. Diane Laux says

    December 19, 2022

    Do I bake the potatoes after filling them and next day just rewarm? I want to make them in advance but I wasn’t sure if I needed to bake them after I fill them for the next day.

    Reply
    • Alison Grant says

      December 22, 2022

      No need to bake again until the day you are eating them!

      Reply
  2. C says

    January 28, 2022

    5 stars
    Husband loved this and he normally *hates* baked potatoes

    Reply
  3. Lacey says

    November 24, 2021

    Hey there, going to prep tonight and reheat them tomorrow. What oven temperature and time do you suggest if they’re just coming out of the refrigerator? Should I wrap them in foil first or leave them open?

    Reply
  4. Helen says

    December 22, 2020

    I want to make them one day and serve them TWO days later. I will keep in refrigerator until ready to reheat and serve. Okay??

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      January 21, 2021

      Yes that would be great!

      Reply
  5. Tracy Richardson says

    December 21, 2020

    Can I make a day ahead and refrigerate to bake next day

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      January 21, 2021

      Yes you can!

      Reply
      • Donna says

        April 4, 2021

        If you do that does it change the amount of time in the oven?

  6. Gladys De Luna says

    September 26, 2020

    If I baked them the second time can I still freeze them?

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      October 1, 2020

      You can freeze anything anytime you like, so yes!

      Reply
  7. Debbie says

    September 21, 2020

    Can you make these a day in advance? I was thinking about baking the potatoes and making the filling and refrigerate. The next day, crisp the skins and finish them up.

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      September 21, 2020

      yes, that works great!

      Reply
  8. barrynelsen says

    June 17, 2020

    Hello Karrie, your potatoes recipe is awesome. I made it in a house party all of them love it congratulate me. But original credit goes to you. Thank you for giving such good idea.

    Reply
  9. Barb Kimm says

    May 13, 2020

    After freezing , can you thaw and cook in microwave instead of oven? If so how long would you cook them?

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      May 20, 2020

      Yes, probably 1-2 minutes!

      Reply
  10. Amber says

    April 14, 2020

    Thanks so much for this recipe! We did a batch for the freezer to prepare for my husband’s 12 hour shifts during quarantine, and we’re doing a second batch for dinner tonight. ? Yum! I may try adding frozen broccoli to the mix. Have you tried any veggies?

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      April 15, 2020

      I haven’t but I’m sure that would be good too!

      Reply
  11. Katherine says

    December 23, 2019

    Will these keep in the refrigerator for three days?

    Reply
    • linda pohlman says

      November 24, 2020

      I have done 2 days and they were a hit

      Reply
  12. lynn arnold says

    October 29, 2019

    Do I bake the potatoes again before freezing?

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      October 30, 2019

      Nope, you bake them again after freezing them, right before you eat them! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Emily Watts says

    April 23, 2019

    4 stars
    Hi Karrie,
    “Twice baked potatoes can be frozen”. Actually, I was not sure about that. Thanks for that and also for your ingredient list and instruction.

    Reply

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