rose mary's twice baked party potatoes
This is a recipe I have been making for years, and one day decided to put a little twist on it by adding a crunchy topping to it using corn flakes like with my party potatoes, but for added flavor added French Fried onion rings like in the green bean casserole, it has all the goodness of twice baked with a festive flair from the chopped red Bell peppers. The cheese, bacon and sour cream & other ingredients really does bring it all together, and it looks stunning when you bring it to the table. Great for any occasion, not just on holidays.
prep time
40 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Bake
yield
8-10 hearty appetites
Ingredients
- 1 cup crushed corn flakes
- 1 cup crushed french fried onion rings
- 12 tablespoons butter, divided (6 t. melted)
- 12 slices bacon, cooked crisp, more if desired
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped fine
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic powder
- 1 1/2 pounds sour cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper (no salt added)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- - extra shredded cheddar cheese for top
- - optional, additional chopped red bell pepper & chopped chives for garnish
- 8-10 medium potatoes, baked & pulp scooped out from shells
How To Make rose mary's twice baked party potatoes
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Step 1PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES F.In a large zip lock bag, Crush corn flake crumbs with french fried onion rings & 6 tablespoons of melted butter, and set aside till needed. Microwave or bake in oven the potatoes, then carefully scoop away potato from shell leaving at least 1/4 inch along sides of potato to hold it's shape. Add remaining scooped out potato to a large bowl.
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Step 2Crumble bacon or use a food processor or blender. Mix potatoes & other ingredients together with 2 cups of the shredded cheese, including crumbled bacon, and spoon into potato shells or use a buttered casserole dish if desired. Sprinkle with additional paprika. Top with extra shredded cheese and crumb mixture then bake in preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes till heated through.
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Step 3If you have extra potato mixture left over, add it to a buttered casserole dish and bake as directed above. You can share it with a neighbor or save for another meal.
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Step 4Once cooked, garnish tops with additional chopped red bell pepper, & chopped chive if desired.Accent with leafy greens if desired.
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