Cheese-Bacon-Stuffed Potatoes

from Family Circle

Cheese-Bacon-Stuffed Potatoes
Servings: 4 Prep 20 mins Bake 375°F 1 hr 15 mins to 1 hr 45 mins Cook 5 mins to 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 4 large Idaho potatoes (about 3 pounds)
  • 3 slices bacon, chopped
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, chopped in 1/2-inch pieces
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 6 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded (1-1/2 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 container (8 ounces) low-fat sour cream

Make It

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bake potatoes for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until fork-tender. Leave oven on.

2. Meanwhile, saute bacon in medium-size skillet over low heat until almost crisp. Add mushrooms and green onion; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until mushrooms are lightly cooked. Transfer mixture to a bowl.

3. Cut potatoes in half; scoop out flesh, leaving 1/2 inch on the skin. Put potato flesh in large bowl; mash until smooth. Stir in mushroom mixture, Cheddar cheese, pepper, salt and butter. Spoon back into potato skins. Place on baking sheet.

4. Bake in preheated 375 degrees F oven for 15 minutes or until potato is piping hot. Top each potato with sour cream and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 4; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 539, Fat, total (g): 27, chol. (mg): 78, carb. (g): 58, pro. (g): 20, sodium (mg): 946, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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