Bacon-Cheddar Stuffed Potatoes

Name: Bacon-Cheddar Stuffed Potatoes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 medium baking potatoes; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 3/4 cup plus 6 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 3/4 cup French onion dip; 1/2 cup real bacon bits; 4 green onions, chopped; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper

“My daughters just go crazy over these potatoes! They tell all their friends that their mom is making the best potatoes in the world.” -Julie Putnam of Lebanon, Ohio

Ingredients

4 medium baking potatoes
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup plus 6 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3/4 cup French onion dip
1/2 cup real bacon bits
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 18-22 minutes or until tender, turning once. Let stand for 5 minutes or until cool enough to handle.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, 3/4 cup cheese, dip, bacon, onions and pepper. Cut a thin slice off the top of each potato and discard. Scoop out the pulp, leaving a thin shell. Add pulp to the mayonnaise mixture and mash.
Spoon into potato shells. Return to the microwave-safe plate. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 5 minutes or until heated through.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 570 calories, 33g fat (15g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 1121mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein.

Originally published as Bacon Cheddar Potatoes in Simple & Delicious March/April 2008

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Julieputnam1

Sep 21, 2016

FANTASTIC recipe. .....so easy to make and did I mention delicious. Best twice baked potatoes ever!!!
Adnankhan

Dec 30, 2014

It so tasty and delicious..please i want you all try this please...http://allyummyvegandnonvegdish.blogspot.in/2014/12/recipe-for-stuffed-cheese-potatoes.html
angieherzberger

May 20, 2013

These are so delicious! Beats all other baked stuffed potatoes.
schlma29

May 17, 2010

Very good--the french onion dip adds a unique flavor (and saves time)...All my guests enjoyed!
waggie1

Apr 12, 2009

The best stuffed potato ever!!!