TWICE BAKED POTATOES FOR VALENTINE'S DAY
Treat yourself to these tasty twice baked potatoes this Valentine's Day. This side dish only takes a few extra steps to transform a basic baked potato. The potato filling is creamy and cheesy. Sprinkling with bacon bits adds a pop of smoky flavor. Adding a heart shaped red bell pepper on top is the perfect accent for Valentine's...
Provided by Chris Peterson
Categories Potatoes
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Clean potatoes.
- 2. Dry with a towel. Then rub with olive oil.
- 3. Sprinkle with salt.
- 4. Pierce potatoes with a fork.
- 5. Place potatoes in a pie dish. Cover with foil and bake 1 hr at 350 degrees. Or, microwave covered with wet paper towel until done; about 5 to 8 minutes.
- 6. Let cool.
- 7. While still somewhat warm cut potatoes in half longways. Using a spoon, carefully cull out potatoes within 1/4" from the skin. Place hollowed potato to the side.
- 8. Combine culled potato, milk, and butter. Mix until smooth.
- 9. Fold in sour cream, Swiss, and cheddar cheese until well blended. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.
- 10. Fill potato skins with mixture.
- 11. Bake potatoes for another 15 minutes in the oven or 2-3 minutes in microwave.
- 12. Top with chopped green onion and bacon bits.
- 13. Optional: Top with fresh red bell pepper that has been cut with a 1' mini heart cookie cutter to let them know you love them!!! Enjoy!
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