CREAMY STUFFED BAKED POTATOES

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My mom gave me the recipe for these twice-baked potatoes, and I altered them by adding garlic, bacon and green onions. They're perfect for a potluck or even an elegant meal. My two boys absolutely love them! -Kristyn Drews, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

5 medium baking potatoes
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3/4 cup sour cream
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 garlic clove, minced
Crumbled cooked bacon and chopped green onion

Steps:

Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 375° for 1 hour or until tender. When cool enough to handle, cut a thin slice off the top of each potato and discard. Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp, leaving thin shells. , In a large bowl, beat the pulp with butter. Stir in 1 cup of cheese, sour cream, salad dressing mix, chives and garlic. Spoon into potato shells. Sprinkle with remaining cheese., Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 375 ° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Top with bacon and green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 14g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.