HEARTY TWICE-BAKED POTATOES

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Everyone raves about these extra-special spuds that are perfect for meat-and-potato lovers. The creamy, nicely seasoned potatoes are a great accompaniment to grilled chicken, but hearty enough to serve as a comforting meal on their own. -Rebecca Williams Alapaha, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 large baking potatoes
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups diced fully cooked ham
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 400° for 40-60 minutes or microwave, uncovered, on high for 12-14 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain., When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. In a large bowl, mash the pulp with butter. Stir in the sausage, cheese, ham, bacon, sour cream, salad dressing, salt and pepper., Spoon into potato shells. Place on two ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

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chrissy weber
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add different ingredients to the potato filling to change up the flavor.


Clinton Duckworth
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These potatoes are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. I always have a container of mashed potatoes in my fridge, so I can make these potatoes anytime.


Samantha McPherson
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I've never made twice-baked potatoes before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'll definitely be making them again.


LemonLad420
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These potatoes are the perfect comfort food. They're cheesy, gooey, and oh-so-satisfying.


Robyn Lillienfeldt
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I made these potatoes for my family and they loved them. Even my picky eater son ate two of them!


Courtney Hacker
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These potatoes are so delicious! I love the combination of the creamy potato filling and the crispy potato skin.


Hellen Mungeresa
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have the potatoes, cheese, and bacon on hand.


Dua
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These potatoes are the perfect side dish for any occasion. They're easy to make and they always impress my guests.


Ali Ijaz
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The potatoes are cheesy, bacon-y, and oh-so-satisfying.


usman Nazeer
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These potatoes are so easy to make and they always turn out delicious. I love that I can make them ahead of time and then just reheat them when I'm ready to serve.


Pioshi pioshi
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This recipe is a keeper. The potatoes are always a hit when I make them.


Muhammad Nirob
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I made these potatoes for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Aaron Henderson
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I followed the recipe exactly and the potatoes turned out great. They were fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside.


Felix Owusu
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These twice-baked potatoes were a hit at our dinner party! The cheesy, bacon-y filling was perfectly complemented by the crispy potato skin.