TWICE-BAKED POTATOES WITH BACON

Twice-Baked Potatoes with Bacon image

These tempting potatoes are a real treat, even though they don't contain heavy sour cream or cream cheese. Chives, onion, bacon and reduced-fat cheddar cheese still provide big flavor and make a side dish perfect for a special meal. Prepare a double or triple batch to serve a group.-Debbie Jones, California, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 medium baking potatoes
2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1 bacon strip, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced chives
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

Bake potatoes 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. Scoop out pulp, leaving a thin shell. , In a small bowl, mash the pulp with butter. Stir in the milk, bacon, onion, chives, salt, pepper and 1/3 cup cheese. Spoon into potato shells. Top with remaining cheese. , Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 669mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein.