Bacon Cheese Burger Twice-Baked Idaho Potatoes

Name: Bacon Cheese Burger Twice-Baked Idaho Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern Recipes, Tex-Mex, American
Ingredients: 0.5 cup Barbecue Sauce; 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 0.5 cup Butter; 6 slices Fully Cooked Bacon; 0.5 tsp Granulated Garlic; 2 whole Green Onion; 1 lb Ground Beef; 4 whole Russet Potato; 0.5 tsp Salt; 1.33 cups Shredded Cheese Blend; 1 cup Sour Cream

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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

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.