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The Best Traeger Smoked Baked Potatoes - Twice Baked Potatoes

My ultimate recipe for smoked baked potatoes. Smoked until fluffy and twice baked to perfection. It just doesn't get any better than this!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Finishing Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 people
Cost $7/ 5€

Ingredients

  • 6-8 medium russet potatoes or another floury potato
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • ½ tbsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

For the Toppings (All Optional)

  • 6-8 strips bacon cooked crispy
  • 1 bunch chives finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 10 dashes Tabasco sauce
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 3 tbsp creme fraiche or sour cream
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat smoker to 225°F/107°C.
  • Wash and scrub the potatoes of any dirt. Pat dry with a towel.
  • Poke a few holes in each potato with a knife. Brush the potatoes with a little vegetable oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
    Poking holes in the potatoes with a small knife.
  • Place the potatoes directly on the smoker and smoke for 3 hours.
    *Check after 2 hours as some smaller potatoes may be finished by then.
    The potatoes on the Traeger.
  • The potatoes are done when they are completely soft when poked with a knife or reach an internal temperature of 205-210°F/96°C-98°C.
    Remove the potatoes from Traeger and cut them open vertically. (Careful they're very hot!)
    Allow them to cool slightly on the tray.
    Cutting the potatoes open with a knife and allowing them to cool.
  • Once they're cool enough to handle, run a fork horizontally along the flesh to fluff them up.
    Fluffing the potatoes.
  • Remove the flesh from the potatoes and place it in a mixing bowl. Add all of your favourite toppings (except the sour cream or creme fraiche).
    Mix gently and taste it. Add more salt if desired.
    Mixing the inside of the potatoes.
  • Re-stuff the potatoes with the seasoned filling.
    The potatoes ready to be go.
  • Finally, finish the potatoes in the Traeger at 500°F/260°C for 10 minutes or for 5 minutes using the broil setting on your oven.
    Top with sour cream or creme fraiche and enjoy!
    Traeger smoked baked potatoes on a plate.

Notes

Poking holes in the potatoes before smoking prevents them from exploding and making a mess of your smoker. 
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