Creamy Stuffed Potatoes

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Hearty baked potato skins filled with a rich, savory mixture of bacon, cheese, and herbs.
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These Creamy Stuffed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food side dish, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. The recipe starts with large baking potatoes that are roasted until tender and fluffy inside. The skins are carefully reserved to create sturdy cups, while the potato flesh is mashed and folded into a luxurious blend of crispy bacon, sharp grated Parmesan, tangy sour cream, and fresh green onions. The result is a harmonious balance of creamy texture and savory, smoky flavors. This dish elevates the humble potato into a decadent treat that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or hearty stews. It’s a reliable crowd-pleaser that offers a warm, home-style appeal without being overly complicated to prepare.

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Creamy Stuffed Potatoes

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 77.0

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These Creamy Stuffed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food side dish, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. The recipe starts with large baking potatoes that are roasted until tender and fluffy inside. The skins are carefully reserved to create sturdy cups, while the potato flesh is mashed and folded into a luxurious blend of crispy bacon, sharp grated Parmesan, tangy sour cream, and fresh green onions. The result is a harmonious balance of creamy texture and savory, smoky flavors. This dish elevates the humble potato into a decadent treat that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or hearty stews. It&# 226;€™s a reliable crowd-pleaser that offers a warm, home-style appeal without being overly complicated to prepare.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400ðF (200ðC). Scrub potatoes thoroughly and rub skins lightly with oil.
  2. Bake potatoes for 1 to 1ü hours, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. Allow potatoes to cool just enough to handle, then slice off the top of each potato.
  4. Carefully scoop out the pulp, leaving the skins intact to form shells. Mash the pulp.
  5. Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp, then crumble it, reserving 3 tablespoons of drippings.
  6. Sauté chopped green onions in the reserved bacon drippings until tender.
  7. In a large bowl, combine mashed potato pulp, crumbled bacon, sautéed onions, grated Parmesan cheese, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  8. Stuff the potato skins generously with the creamy potato mixture.
  9. Sprinkle each stuffed potato with a pinch of paprika for color and flavor.
  10. Bake at 350ðF (175ðC) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until heated through and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 77.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 6.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 17.0g6%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
Sugars 0.8g
Protein 2.0g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: bacon, baked potatoes, comfort food, creamy, green onion, italian, parmesan, potato skins, side dish, sour cream, stuffed potatoes, vegan, winter
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