Easy Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe

These creamy, cheesy twice-baked potatoes were an instant hit with the whole family when I made them for the first time a couple weeks back. So much tastier than a regular baked potato, dare I say this may be my new favorite way to enjoy them?

Microwaving the potatoes for the first “bake” saves time. Once stuffed they are finished in a hot oven in just 10 minutes.

Creamed cottage cheese provides a lusciously creamy texture while cheddar cheese and green onions and garlic pile on the flavor. A great side dish to simple meat entrees, these healthy stuffed potatoes would also make a tasty main dish with a salad for a light lunch.

Finding healthy recipes for traditionally high calorie comfort food makes losing weight and keeping it off so much easier. It’s all about finding simple swaps and substitutes that work for you.

How Many Calories and WW Points in these Cheesy Twice Baked Potatoes?

According to my calculations, each serving has 150 calories.

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Traditional twice-baked potato recipes with their liberal use of butter, sour cream and/or cream cheese, and bacon usually have around 600 calories and over 30 grams of fat. 

How to Make Twice Baked Potatoes

Step 1: Gather and prepare your ingredients:

• 2 (10-ounce) baking potatoes
• 2 green onions, green and white parts, sliced
• 3/4 cup low fat cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese, divided use
• 1/2 cup low-fat milk
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Step 2: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Microwave potatoes until fork tender.

Step 3: Place the green onions in a small microwave safe bowl (affiliate link) and microwave (affiliate link) for 30-seconds then set aside.

Step 4: Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out the potato flesh leaving 1/4 inch of potato in the potato skins. Place the scooped out potato in a medium bowl.

Step 5: Blend the cottage cheese with a food processor (affiliate link) or with an immersion blender (affiliate link) until smooth.

Step 6: Make the fluffy potato stuffing: Add creamy cottage cheese to the mixing bowl, along with 1/4 cup of the Cheddar cheese, milk, pepper and garlic powder and green onions. Beat with an electric mixer (affiliate link) until smooth.

Step 7: Pile potato mixture into the potato shells. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the remaining cheese on top of each potato. Place potatoes in a baking dish or on a baking sheet (affiliate link). Bake for 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the potatoes are heated through.

Recipe Notes, Variations and Substitutions

Russet potatoes are what I use when baking potatoes. While delicious, Yukon gold or red potatoes are not recommended for this recipe.

Light sour cream or nonfat plain Greek yogurt can be substituted for the cottage cheese. 

Possible additions: Crumbled bacon, Cooked chopped broccoli, Cooked mushrooms

Different cheeses: grated Parmesan, crumbled feta cheese, shredded reduced fat Swiss cheese, blue cheese

Different seasonings: onion powder, dill weed, paprika

Serving Suggestions

Twice baked potatoes are a favorite food of mine served alongside:

• Skinny Salsa Meatloaf
• Outback Alice Spring Chicken Made Lighter
• Pickle Juice Crispy Chicken Tenders
• Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Chicken
• WW Marinated Grilled Flank Steak

They would also be a great lunch served with…

• Wedge Salad
• Grilled Ratatouille Skewers
• Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad

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Recipe source: Eat What You Love Everyday (affiliate link) by Marlene Koch

If you like this lighter healthier twice-baked potatoes recipe, you might also like

• Low Calorie Baked Potato with Cottage Cheese & Salsa
• Low Calorie Creamy Mashed Potatoes
• Easy Crock Pot Baked Potatoes
• 4-Ingredient Gouda Bacon Potato Bake (A must try for those who love cheesy baked potatoes)