Freezable Twice Baked Potatoes -- OAMC |
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Economical and worthy of the time and effort to have on hand. A thinner-skinned potato seems to be more kid friendly. These can be scaled down effectively. There are about 10 - 12 potatoes per 5 pound bag resulting in 20 - 24 potato halves. Ingredients:
5 lbs thin-skinned potatoes (one five pound bag) |
1/4 lb butter, melted (1 stick) |
1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder |
3/4 cup sliced green onion |
1 cup sour cream |
1/2 cup heavy cream |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1 1/4 teaspoons salt |
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded |
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional) |
paprika |
Directions:
1. Wash and dry potatoes. Cook on high power in microwave in batches of 5 or 6 repeating until all potatoes are cooked. Check for doneness by gently squeezing with a clean dishtowel and removing potatoes as they become soft. Each batch will take anywhere from 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes; cool to touch.
2. Cut potato in half and carefully scoop pulp to within 1/4 inch of the skin, placing pulp in a large bowl; set aside shell portion.
3. To potato pulp, add melted butter and next 8 ingredients; stirring to combine well. Fill each potato shell, patting filling into place. Sprinkle with paprika.
4. Arrange potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer and freeze. Place individual frozen potatoes in plastic freezer bag, squeezing out air or place in a resealable freezer container. Return to freezer.
5. To bake: Place frozen potatoes on a greased and foil-lined baking sheet. Bake frozen potatoes approximately 40-50 minutes at 350 degrees or until heated through.
6. For defrosted potatoes, bake approximately 25 minutes.
7. To microwave: Place desired amount of frozen potatoes on a microwavable-safe dish and cook on high power for approximately 3 minutes per potato. Take size into consideration.
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