Cheese Recipe 40: Twice Baked Potatoes

This recipe makes enough for about 8 servings.


Ingredients:

8 slices of bacon, cooked till crisp and well drained


8 large baking potatoes


½ cup milk


1 cup sour cream


8 green onions or chives


1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded


4 tablespoons butter


salt and pepper to taste

Method:

Get the oven going to 350 degrees. Bake potatoes for about an hour, or until fully cooked. This is a great time to cook and drain bacon so that it's prepared. Crumble and set aside. After the potatoes are cooked let them cool. It will take about 10 minutes. Slice them in half, lengthwise and scoop out the centers. Place this into a large bowl and save the skins. To the bowl and milk, sour cream, butter, salt and pepper, and ½ the cheese, and ½ the green onions. Spoon this mixture into the skins, cover with rest of cheese and bacon crumbles. Place back in the oven for about another 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Alternative Cheeses:

Colby Jack, Smokey Swiss, Gouda