Over Stuffed Carbonara Baked Potatoes Recipes

STUFFED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bake potatoes in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until cooked through.
• Slice tops off of potatoes and scoop the flesh into a large bowl, leaving skins intact.
• To the potato flesh add the cheese and dip. Mix well and spoon mixture into potato skins.
• Bake for another 30 minutes, or until heated through.

OVERSTUFFED TWICE-BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Rub potatoes with oilve oil to coat skins. Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for approximately 55-65 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender. Cool until easy to handle.
• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat for 15 minutes or until crispy and brown. Remove bacon and crumble; set aside. Reserve 3 tablespoons bacon drippings in skillet. Add onion; cook, covered, over medium-high heat for 20 minutes; stirring occasionally.
• Cut a thin slice off top of each potato lengthwise; being careful not to damage skins. Using a melon baller or spoon, scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4" thick shells.
• In a medium bowl, combine potato pulp, butter, and cream cheese. Using a potato masher, mash potato mixture until butter and cream cheese are melted. Add reserved bacon, onion, 1 cup of cheese, sour cream, green onion, salt, and pepper; stir to combine well. Spoon potato mixture into potato shells.
• Return filled shells to prepared baking sheet. Return potatoes to oven, and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly browned and bubbly. Remove from oven and top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Serve immediately. Garnish with additional crumbled bacon and green onion if desired.