BACON-CHEDDAR STUFFED POTATOES

Bacon-Cheddar Stuffed Potatoes image

"My daughters just go crazy over these potatoes! They tell all their friends that their mom is making the best potatoes in the world." -Julie Putnam of Lebanon, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 medium baking potatoes
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup plus 6 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3/4 cup French onion dip
1/2 cup real bacon bits
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 18-22 minutes or until tender, turning once. Let stand for 5 minutes or until cool enough to handle. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, 3/4 cup cheese, dip, bacon, onions and pepper. Cut a thin slice off the top of each potato and discard. Scoop out the pulp, leaving a thin shell. Add pulp to the mayonnaise mixture and mash. , Spoon into potato shells. Return to the microwave-safe plate. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 5 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 calories, Fat 33g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 1121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.