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A grilled twice baked potato on a platter.

Grilled Twice-Baked Potatoes

A woman's face.Angie Zoobkoff
Level up your baked potatoes with the addition of cheese, sour cream, bacon, and chives, and cook them on the grill for the perfect summer side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 292 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large (1 ½-2 lbs | 680 - 900 g) baking potatoes
  • 2 teaspoons neutral oil
  • 2 slices bacon cooked and chopped (about ¼ cup)
  • ⅓ cup grated cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives plus more for serving
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the grill to 400°F (200°C), ideally with multiple burners on low.
  • Drizzle the potatoes with oil and rub all over to coat. Wrap each potato in foil and poke several times with a fork.
  • Grill the potatoes until tender when poked with a skewer, rotating occasionally, about 1 ¼ hours.
  • Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Set the grill to indirect heat at 375°F (190°C).
  • When the potatoes are just cool enough to handle, slice in half lengthwise and scoop out the filling, taking care not to tear the skin. You can leave a small border of potato around the outside to protect the skin.
  • Mash the potato filling until mostly smooth, then stir in the bacon, cheese, sour cream, milk, and chives. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • Gently scoop the filling back into the empty potato halves, mounding it slightly on top. Place the potato halves into a foil pan.
  • Cook over indirect heat until the potatoes are hot throughout and the cheese is melted, about 30 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with extra chives, if desired.

Notes

  • Size matters--If you're using smaller potatoes, the initial cooking time may be shorter. Start checking them at 45 minutes.
  • Be gentle--Don't overwork the filling or it may become gummy. Mash the potatoes just until mostly smooth, then use a gentle hand when mixing.
  • Dietary--This recipe is suitable for gluten-free diets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 halfCalories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 34.8gProtein: 10.7gFat: 12.7gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 2.4gSugar: 1.7g
Keyword grilled potatoes, grilled side dishes
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