ultimate loaded twice-baked potato

(1 RATING)
18 Pinches
Greenwood, AR
Updated on Nov 21, 2014

I like the fact this twice-baked potato dish has cream cheese. Great secret ingredient.

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 large baking potatoes
  • 1 pound bacon, fried, crumbled
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons bacon grease, (saved)
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, small diced and sauteed
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced & sauteed
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 3 cups mild shreeded chedder cheese
  • - green onions
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • - paprika (for garnishing)

How To Make ultimate loaded twice-baked potato

  • Step 1
    Bake the potatoes @ 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until soft.
  • Step 2
    Fry the bacon on med. heat until crispy. Allow bacon to cool, then crumble. Set aside. Drain off some of the grease, retaining the equivelant of 1 1/2 TBLS.
  • Step 3
    Slice Potatoes in half after they are cool. Dip out the insides, leaving about an 1/8 inch layer of potato on the skins.
  • Step 4
    On med./low heat, sautee the chopped yellow onions and minced garlic in the bacon grease for about 3 minutes. Scoop out onion with slotted spoon onto a plate, covered with paper towel. Add butter sour cream, and cream cheese. Mix well. Next, add milk and mix well until texture is consistant.
  • Step 5
    Next, add the sauteed onions & garlic, seasoned salt, salt, and black pepper. Mix well. Add the bacon and half the shredded cheddar cheese, (1 1/2 cups) and a 1/2 cup of chopped green onion. Mix well.
  • Step 6
    Stuff the potatoes with mixture, then add the remaining cheddar cheese on top of potatoes. Bake @ 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Garnish with paprika and an extra pinch of chopped green onion if you have some left over.

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Category: Vegetables
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Potatoes

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