CREAMY TWICE-BAKED POTATOES

Creamy Twice-Baked Potatoes image

With a yummy cream cheese filling, these rich potatoes tucked into their own skins are sure winners. They look fancy but are not tricky to make. -Linda Wheeler, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 medium baking potatoes
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 ounces cream cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons sour cream
Paprika
Optional: Minced fresh parsley and green onions

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Pierce potatoes and bake on a baking sheet until tender, about 1 hour. When cool enough to handle, cut a thin slice off the top of each potato and discard. Scoop out pulp, leaving a thin shell., In a small bowl, mash the pulp with butter, milk and salt. Stir in cream cheese and sour cream. Spoon into potato shells. Sprinkle with paprika., Place on a baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, until heated through and tops are golden brown, 20-25 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with parsley and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452 calories, Fat 29g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 561mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.