Hearty Twice-Baked Potatoes
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, Georgia16 ServingsPrep: 1 hour Bake: 30 min.
Ingredients
- 8 large baking potatoes
- 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1-1/2 cups diced fully cooked ham
- 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
- 1/2 cup Olive Garden Signature Italian Dressing
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- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- 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. Yield: 16
- servings.