MAKEOVER TWICE-BAKED POTATOES

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A slimmed-downed version of this classic by using substituting 1% milk, turkey bacon and reduced-fat cheddar cheese. Try this version and see if you family can tell difference.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

6 large baking potatoes
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup 1% milk
1/4 pound turkey bacon (about 9 slices), diced and cooked
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
2 tablespoons minced chives
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

Bake the potatoes at 375° for 1 hour or until tender. Cool. Cut a thin slice off the top of each potato and discard. Scoop out pulp, leaving a thin shell. In a large bowl, mash the pulp with butter. Stir in the milk, bacon, 1 cup of cheese, chives, salt and pepper. Spoon into the potato shells., Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 717mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.