Ultimate Twice Baked Potatoes

I made these up years ago and have been making them ever since. They are always a big hit. These potatoes make a wonderful side dish for any meal and are terrific heated up the next day for lunch.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 422 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup milk
• 1 cup sour cream
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 8 slices bacon
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 4 large baking potatoes
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 8 green onions, sliced, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake potatoes in preheated oven for 1 hour.

Step 3

Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.

Step 4

When potatoes are done allow them to cool for 10 minutes. Slice potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop the flesh into a large bowl; save skins. To the potato flesh add sour cream, milk, butter, salt, pepper, 1/2 cup cheese and 1/2 the green onions. Mix with a hand mixer until well blended and creamy. Spoon the mixture into the potato skins. Top each with remaining cheese, green onions and bacon.

Step 5

Bake for another 15 minutes.