CHEDDAR-BACON TWICE-BAKED POTATOES

Cheddar-Bacon Twice-Baked Potatoes image

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium baking potatoes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher (coarse) salt
1/2 cup cream cheese spread
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup milk
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
6 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Heat oven to 425°F. Prick potatoes with fork; place in 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag. Add oil and kosher salt; seal bag and turn to coat potatoes. Place potatoes on cookie sheet. Bake 1 hour or until tender. Cool.
Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Cut thin slice off top of each potato; discard. Scoop pulp into large bowl, leaving shells intact. Add cream cheese, butter and milk to pulp in bowl; mash with potato masher or electric mixer on low speed. Stir in cheese, bacon, onions, table salt and pepper. Spoon into potato shells. Return to cookie sheet.
Bake 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fat 4, Fiber 4 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1030 mg