TWICE-BAKED DEVILED POTATOES

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The delicious side dish from Karol Chandler-Ezell of Nacogdoches, Texas is flavored with bacon and cheddar, and has just a hint of Dijon mustard. And since they take under 30 minutes, they're perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 small baking potatoes
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup real bacon bits
2 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Dash paprika

Steps:

Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 7-10 minutes or until tender, turning once. Let stand for 5 minutes. 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 and milk. Stir in the cheese, bacon, onions, mustard and paprika. Spoon into potato shells. Return to the microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 22g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 635mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein.