Cajun Twice-Baked Potatoes

Name: Cajun Twice-Baked Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 4 large Russet potatoes, scrubbed; 1 cup cooked andouille sausage, finely diced; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 tsp Cajun seasoning; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced

Fluffy potato shells filled with a creamy, spiced mashed potato blend, smoky andouille sausage, melted cheddar, and green onions.

95 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 large Russet potatoes, scrubbed
1 cup cooked andouille sausage, finely diced
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Prick 4 large scrubbed Russet potatoes with a fork and bake directly on the oven rack for 60 minutes until tender.
2

Heat a small skillet over medium heat, saute 1 cup finely diced cooked andouille sausage for 5 minutes until browned, and verify the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
3

Cut baked potatoes in half lengthwise, scoop pulp into a mixing bowl leaving a sturdy shell, and mash with 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 2 tsp Cajun seasoning.
4

Fold browned sausage, half of the 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and half of the 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions into the potato mixture.
5

Spoon filling evenly back into potato shells, top with remaining sharp cheddar cheese, and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes until cheese melts.
6

Garnish with remaining green onions before serving.

Questions

Can I make Cajun Twice-Baked Potatoes dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Cajun Twice-Baked Potatoes keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Cajun Twice-Baked Potatoes?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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