Ultimate Twice Baked Potatoes
I made these up years ago and have been making them ever since. They are always a big hit. These potatoes make a wonderful side dish for any meal and are terrific heated up the next day for lunch.
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- Serves: 8 persons
Ingredients
- 4large baking potatoes
- 8slices bacon
- 1cup sour cream
- ½cup milk
- 4tablespoons butter
- ½teaspoon salt
- ½teaspoon pepper
- 1cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
- 8green onions, sliced, divided
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Step 2
Bake potatoes in preheated oven for 1 hour.Step 3
Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.Step 4
When potatoes are done allow them to cool for 10 minutes. Slice potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop the flesh into a large bowl; save skins. To the potato flesh add sour cream, milk, butter, salt, pepper, 1/2 cup cheese and 1/2 the green onions. Mix with a hand mixer until well blended and creamy. Spoon the mixture into the potato skins. Top each with remaining cheese, green onions and bacon.Step 5
Bake for another 15 minutes.