Healthier Ultimate Twice-Baked Potatoes

I love these in a restaurant so when I make them at home I try to make them a little healthier.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step: 2

Bake potatoes in preheated oven until easily pierced with a fork, about 1 hour. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Do not turn off oven.

Step: 3

Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned. Drain, crumble, and set aside.

Step: 4

Slice potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop flesh into a large bowl; save skins. Mix in sour cream, milk, salt, pepper, 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, and half the green onions into potato flesh. Blend with a hand mixer until creamy. Spoon potato mixture into potato skins. Top each with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, 4 sliced green onions, and bacon.

Step: 5

Bake in oven until filling is hot and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.

Per Serving: 300 calories; protein 12.3g; carbohydrates 35.8g; fat 12.3g; cholesterol 37mg; sodium 476.2mg.

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