Stuffed potatoes are a delicious and versatile dish that allows for various fillings and toppings. These stuffed potatoes are loaded with a flavorful mixture of crispy bacon, cheese, and creamy mashed potatoes, creating a comforting and satisfying dish.
Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Potatoes
Baked potatoes hollowed out and stuffed with a savory filling of bacon, cheese, and seasonings, resulting in a delicious and hearty meal or side dish.
Equipment
- oven
- bakng sheet
- spoon
Ingredients
- russet potatoes
- bacon
- cheddarcheese
- cour cream
- unsalted butter
- onion
- salt and black pepper
- parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pierce each potato several times with a fork or knife.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet and bake for about 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, allow them to cool slightly until they are safe to handle.
- Slice off the top quarter of each potato lengthwise. Using a spoon, carefully scoop out the flesh from the center of each potato into a mixing bowl, leaving a shell of about 1/4 inch thick. Set the potato shells aside.
- To the bowl with the scooped potato flesh, add softened butter, sour cream, salt, and black pepper. Mash and mix everything together until smooth and creamy
- Add crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, and sliced green onions (if using) to the mashed potato mixture. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
- Spoon the bacon and cheese filling back into each hollowed-out potato shell, mounding it slightly on top.
- Place the stuffed potatoes back on the baking sheet and return them to the oven. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Once baked, remove the stuffed potatoes from the oven. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or chives if desired before serving.
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Notes
To suit your tastes, you can alter the filling by adding things like cooked vegetables, other cheeses, or herbs.
Make sure the potatoes are cooked all the way through before stuffing them so that mashing and scooping will be simple.
Savor these flavorful and crunchy Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Potatoes as a filling lunch or as a fantastic side dish!
Make sure the potatoes are cooked all the way through before stuffing them so that mashing and scooping will be simple.
Savor these flavorful and crunchy Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Potatoes as a filling lunch or as a fantastic side dish!
Nutrition
Serving: 700g
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