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twice baked potato

(5 ratings)
Recipe by
Jane Whittaker
Massena (now in FL), NY

This is my version of a twice baked potato, and I have been making these for years. The only hard part is keeping everyone from diving in before I get to do the photo shoot.

(5 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For twice baked potato

  • 4 lg
    russett potatoes
  • 1/3 c
    philly savory garlic cooking creme
  • 1/3 c
    philly original cooking creme
  • 1/2 stick
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    milk or cream
  • 1/2 c
    scallions, chopped green part too, and save some of the green for garnish
  • 4 c
    extra sharp cheddar, divided
  • 1/2 tsp
    each salt and pepper
  • 4 slice
    bacon fried crisp and crumbled for garnish, optional

How To Make twice baked potato

  • 1
    Scrub and prick potatoes 6 to 7 times with the tines of a fork and place in a microwave. Cook on high, turning from time to time until tender.
  • 2
    In a large bowl place the butter and cream cheese.
  • 3
    When the potatoes are just cool enough to handle scoop out the pulp leaving just a thin rim of potato. A sharp knife run around the outside will help this along. Put the hot pulp on the cream cheese and butter.
  • 4
    Reserve 1 cup of cheddar cheese, and 4 tablespoons of chopped scallions.
  • 5
    With an electric mixer,mix the pulp, butter and cooking cremes together until smooth.
  • 6
    Add the milk and whip til smooth.
  • 7
    Add the rest of ingredients and mix well.
  • 8
    Stuff the potato shells with cheese mixture and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until hot.
  • 9
    Last 5 minutes of baking sprinkle the 1 cup of cheddar over and then scallions evenly, continue to cook til all bubbly.

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