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Home » Chili Pepper Recipes » Side Dishes » Jalapeno Popper Twice Baked Potatoes

Jalapeno Popper Twice Baked Potatoes

by Mike Hultquist · Apr 10, 2017 · 5 Comments

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The ultimate side dish recipe - baked potatoes mashed with cream cheese, cheddar and jalapeno pepper, stuffed into a potato shell and baked to perfection, topped with jalapeno slices. It's a mashup recipe - jalapeno poppers and twice baked potatoes. Addictive!

Jalapeno Popper Twice Baked Potatoes served

Jalapeno Popper Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe

Yeah, THESE. Just...DANG. I'm kind of surprised I've never made these before. I've made twice baked potatoes many times in my life and I've always made them the typical way, like making simple mashed potatoes, but as Patty and I were standing in the kitchen, talking all things Madness and our growing hunger, with a couple of large baking potatoes sitting there, the idea just sort of popped in, as most ideas do.

"How about Jalapeno Popper Twice Baked Potatoes?" Um, YEAH! Sure! Simple as that, really. Everyone who knows me KNOWS of my love for all things jalapeno - #JalapenoObsession - and also my wild love for jalapeno poppers.

I mean, just see the Jalapeno Poppers Recipes section of the site. Making these was a no-brainer and I'm positive they will be made again in this kitchen.

These make for an excellent side dish, though truly, they can be served as the star of the meal. Why not serve them for dinner?

Homemade Jalapeno Popper Twice Baked Potatoes made quick and easy.

Jalapeno Popper Twice Baked Potatoes Ingredients

  • Large Baking Potatoes.
  • Jalapeno Pepper. Diced.
  • Cream Cheese.
  • Cheddar Cheese. Shredded.
  • Butter.
  • Milk.
  • Cooked Bacon. Crumbled (or more, as desired).
  • Paprika. For sprinkling.
  • Salt. To taste.
  • For Serving. Sour cream, fresh herbs, crumbled bacon and jalapeno slices.

How to Make Jalapeno Popper Twice Baked Potatoes - The Recipe Method

First, you need to bake your potatoes. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and bake the potatoes for 45-60 minutes. The insides should be nice and soft and cooked through. You can test this by inserting a toothpick and testing for softness. It should come out clean. When they are ready, remove them from the oven and let them cool enough to handle.

Next, slice the potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out the softened potato and add it to a mixing bowl. Set aside the potato skins.

Add the jalapeno pepper, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, butter, milk and salt to the mixing bowl. Stir until the mixture becomes rich and creamy. Stir in about half of the crumbled bacon. This recipe calls for 3 slices of cooked bacon, but you can easily add more if you REALLY LOVE BACON. YUM.

Scoop the mixture back into the potato skins and sprinkle them with paprika. Bake them at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Remove, let them cool slightly, and serve them up topped with a bit of extra paprika, sour cream, fresh herbs, extra crumbled bacon and jalapeno slices.

BOOM! Done. If you'd like, you can also add a bit more shredded cheddar cheese over the top of your potato mixture before going in for the second bake. It adds some color to the top of the potatoes.

Here is what they look like just before you place them in the oven for the second bake.

Cooking the Jalapeno Popper Twice Baked Potatoes at home.

They look good enough to eat right there! But don't do it! You might want to, but the extra bake turns these babies into a wonder food. Yeah, we love these. They're definitely on Patty's Favorites List.

Recipe Tips & Notes

  • You can test if the potatoes are cooked through by inserting a toothpick and checking for softness. The toothpick should come out clean.
  • This recipe calls for 3 slices of cooked bacon, but you can easily add more if you REALLY LOVE BACON. YUM.
  • You can also add a bit more shredded cheddar cheese over the top of your potato mixture before going in for the second bake. It adds some color to the top of the potatoes.

I hope you enjoy them!

Jalapeno Popper Twice Baked Potatoes with lots of jalapeno slices around them.

Storage & Leftovers

If you've got some leftovers, they can easily last up to 3-5 days in the refrigerator in a sealed container. When ready, reheat and enjoy!

Sauces to Serve with Jalapeno Popper Twice Baked Potatoes

  • Chipotle Sauce
  • Tartar Sauce
  • Pipian Rojo
  • Romesco Sauce

Patty's Perspective

I claim ownership of this idea! Baked potatoes and mashed potatoes are a match made in heaven in my book. Add in jalapeno popper ingredients? It makes me feel like I married a rock star. Total favorite.

Try Some of My Other Popular Recipes

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  • Cajun Corn Maque Choux
  • Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes
  • Papas con Chile - Cheese Tex-Mex Mashed Potatoes
  • Papas Arrugadas (Wrinkled Potatoes)
  • Papa a la Huancaina (Peruvian Potatoes in Spicy Cheese Sauce)
Jalapeno Popper Twice Baked Potatoes served
Jalapeno Popper Twice Baked Potatoes – Recipe

Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H.

Jalapeno Popper Twice Baked Potatoes served on a big white plate
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Jalapeno Popper Twice Baked Potatoes

My own recipe for jalapeno popper twice baked potatoes - baked potatoes mashed with cream cheese, cheddar, jalapeno pepper, stuffed and baked, topped with jalapeno slices.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes
Calories: 427kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist
Servings: 4
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Ingredients

  • 2 large baking potatoes
  • 1 large jalapeno pepper diced
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 4 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 3 slices cooked bacon crumbled (or more, as desired)
  • Paprika for sprinkling
  • Salt to taste
  • FOR SERVING: Sour cream fresh herbs, crumbled bacon and jalapeno slices

Instructions

  • Bake the potatoes at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes, or until the insides have cooked through and softened. Remove from heat and cool.
  • Slice the potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out the softened potato and add it to a mixing bowl. Set aside the potato skins.
  • Add the jalapeno pepper, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, butter, milk and salt. Stir until the mixture becomes creamy.
  • Stir in about half of the crumbled bacon.
  • Scoop the mixture back into the potato skins and sprinkle them with paprika. Bake them at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Remove, cool slightly, and serve topped with a bit of extra paprika, sour cream, fresh herbs, extra crumbled bacon and jalapeno slices.

Notes

Makes 4 skins.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 427kcal   Carbohydrates: 15g   Protein: 14g   Fat: 34g   Saturated Fat: 19g   Cholesterol: 95mg   Sodium: 468mg   Potassium: 559mg   Fiber: 2g   Sugar: 1g   Vitamin A: 990IU   Vitamin C: 16.3mg   Calcium: 284mg   Iron: 3.8mg
Jalapeno Popper Twice Baked Potatoes served on a big white plate
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  1. Amy S says

    November 02, 2024 at 9:54 am

    Hi Mr. Mike!
    I just wanted to let you know I use so many of your recipes! I love them! Thank you for sharing them!!
    I did have a question about this one though…. Would you ever freeze these potatoes? If so, would you cook them first then vacuum seal them?

    Thank you
    Amy

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    • Mike Hultquist says

      November 02, 2024 at 10:26 am

      Thanks, Amy! I have never done this, but yes, I believe you can freeze them after you cook them. You should be able to easily reheat them through, then top and serve. Let me know how it goes! Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. E. Correale says

    June 26, 2024 at 3:05 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe very tasty. I was wondering if you could recommend an Italian link.

    Reply
    • Mike Hultquist says

      June 26, 2024 at 3:17 pm

      Thanks. Italian link?

      Reply
  3. Bhuwan Bahadur Gurung says

    April 15, 2017 at 12:44 am

    WOW, I like this dish!

    Reply

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