mom's twice baked potatoes

Name: Mom's Twice Baked Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 medium baking potatoes; 6 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter; - whole milk; 1 cup(s) shredded cheddar cheese; 6 slice(s) bacon, cooked and crumbled

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Fran Murray

Fountain Hills, AZ

Updated on Jan 20, 2014

This recipe is a great meal on it's own (if you have large potatoes) or as an appetizer or side dish. You can add just about anything you want to the top or mixed in. Be creative!

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 2 Hr

method Bake

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 medium baking potatoes
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

How To Make mom's twice baked potatoes

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Scrub potatoes; prick with a fork. Wrap each in foil and bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 1/2 hours or till done. Remove potatoes.
Step 3

Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees.
Step 4

Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the insides of each half and place into a medium bowl; mash. Add butter. Beat in enough milk to make of stiff consistency. Season to taste with salt.
Step 5

Pile mashed potato mixture into potato halves. Sprinkle each half with shredded cheese and bacon. Place in a 10x6x2-inch baking dish. Bake in a 425 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Step 6

Makes 4 servings.
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