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Twice-Baked Potatoes for the Freezer

Twice-Baked Potatoes for the Freezer are the perfect balance of convenience and comfort. Baked potatoes are hollowed out and mixed with butter, cheese, sour cream, and seasonings, then stuffed back into their skins and frozen for later. Whether you're planning for a holiday meal, prepping for the week, or just love having hearty sides ready to go, these potatoes bake up beautifully from frozen, crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside every time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Additional time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 pounds russet baking potatoes
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • ¼ cup salted butter melted
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Oven or air fryer (for reheating)
  • Freezer-safe containers or bags
  • Aluminum foil or plastic wrap
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Spoon or potato masher
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Wash potatoes. Place on the center rack and bake until soft in the center, about 1 hour. Let cool, about 15 minutes.
  3. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; remove flesh, leaving skin intact. Place flesh in a large bowl and beat until fluffy with an electric mixer. Add milk, butter, salt, and pepper; beat until smooth.
  4. Spoon potato mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a large tip and pipe back into potato skins. Sprinkle with fresh chives. Freeze potatoes on a baking sheet until firm; transfer to freezer bags and freeze until ready to use.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 108mgPotassium: 927mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Creamy, cheesy, and freezer-ready, these twice-baked potatoes are the ultimate prep-ahead side dish for busy nights or special gatherings.

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