Best Hearty Baked Potatoes Recipes

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HEARTY TWICE-BAKED POTATOES



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Everyone raves about these extra-special spuds that are perfect for meat-and-potato lovers. The creamy, nicely seasoned potatoes are a great accompaniment to grilled chicken, but hearty enough to serve as a comforting meal on their own. -Rebecca Williams Alapaha, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 large baking potatoes
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups diced fully cooked ham
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 400° for 40-60 minutes or microwave, uncovered, on high for 12-14 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain., When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. In a large bowl, mash the pulp with butter. Stir in the sausage, cheese, ham, bacon, sour cream, salad dressing, salt and pepper., Spoon into potato shells. Place on two ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

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HEARTY BAKED POTATOES



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"Adding ham to these veggie-topped potatoes makes them a complete meal-in-one," says Barbara Schindler from her home in Napoleon, Ohio. With plenty of cheese and a tasty sauce, too, they're sure to satisfy even the biggest appetites at dinnertime.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large baking potatoes (about 3 pounds)
2-1/2 cups California-blend vegetables
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of broccoli soup, undiluted
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 12-14 minutes or until tender, turning once. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until cheese is melted. , Cut an X in the top of each potato; fluff pulp with a fork. Top with vegetable mixture.

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