Bacon Cheese Burger Twice-Baked Idaho Potatoes
Bacon Cheese Burger Twice-Baked Idaho Potatoes deliver a loaded, comfort-food bite with fluffy mashed centers, melted Colby-Jack, smoky bacon, and barbecue-kissed ground beef. The contrast of crispy potato skins and rich, tangy sour cream mash makes them hearty and satisfying. Serve for a game day spread or a crowd-pleasing dinner when you want bold, savory flavors.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon Cheese Burger Twice-Baked Idaho Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 24
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- 2
Scrub the Idaho Russet Potatoes until clean and dry them. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, or until the potatoes are cooked through.
- 3
Remove from the oven and set on a wire rack to cool slightly. Lower the oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
- 4
Cut the potatoes lengthwise about three-quarters of the way through, keeping them attached at the bottom. Scrape the insides of the potatoes with a spoon into a large mixing bowl.
- 5
Add the butter, sour cream, 1 cup of cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mash together or whip with an electric mixer, depending on your preferred texture.
- 6
Spoon the filling back into the potato shells and place them on a baking sheet. Toss the cooked ground beef with barbecue sauce and spoon it evenly over the potatoes. Sprinkle each potato with the remaining cheese, bacon, and green onions.
- 7
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are heated through and the cheese is melted.
- 8
Serve immediately.
- Calories 1121.19 kcal High 56%
- Protein 43.89 g Good Source 88%
- Carbohydrate 51.62 g 19%
- Total Fat 80.93 g High 104%
- Saturated Fat 45.18 g High 226%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 249.76 mg High 83%
- Sodium 832.02 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 3.35 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 12.11 g --
- Added Sugars 8.71 g Moderate 17%
- Calcium 623.06 mg Good Source 48%
- Iron 3.81 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 1069.51 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 30.09 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 21.74 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Bacon Cheese Burger Twice Baked Idaho Potatoes is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Barbecue Sauce, Black Pepper, Butter, and Fully Cooked Bacon. Each serving provides about 1121.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon Cheese Burger Twice-Baked Idaho Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Sauce, Black Pepper, Butter, Fully Cooked Bacon, Granulated Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon Cheese Burger Twice-Baked Idaho Potatoes?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1121.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon Cheese Burger Twice-Baked Idaho Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Bacon Cheese Burger Twice-Baked Idaho Potatoes healthy?
- Bacon Cheese Burger Twice-Baked Idaho Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 1121.19 calories and 43.89 g of protein, or 88% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 832.02 mg (36% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 45.18 g (226% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 8.71 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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