Harvest Potatoes

Twice Baked Potatoes

The Holidays Season is all about food (and family), and one dish that always adds a festive touch is twice baked potatoes. An added advantage is that the dish is easy to prepare.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 medium russet potatoes
  • Olive oil, salt
  • ½ cup butter
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • Optional garnish: crumbled bacon/chopped chives

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 400. Brush potatoes with olive oil and salt, place on rimmed cookie sheet, and bake until soft (about one hour).
  2. Cool slightly and slice in half lengthwise. Scoop inside of potato, leaving ¼ inch edge to maintain shape.
  3. In bowl add butter, sour cream and scooped out potato. Mash until creamy, and add ½ cheese. Top with remaining cheese and optional garnishes.
  4. Cook in 350 oven until cheese is melted. Serve warm.

We served this on Christmas with a prime rib and Taft Street Russian River Valley Pinot Noir.