BACON CHEESE BURGER TWICE BAKED IDAHO POTATOES
Delight in the fusion of flavors with this robust dish that transforms simple potatoes into a mealtime masterpiece. Perfect for satisfying appetites and impressing guests alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 105 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Idaho® Baking Potatoes
- 1 pound cooked ground beef (seasoned with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon garlic)
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 ⅓ cup shredded Colby-Jack cheese (divided use)
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- 2 green onions, sliced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Scrub potatoes clean, place on a baking sheet, and bake for about 1 hour until cooked through. Remove and let cool slightly. Lower oven temperature to 375°F.
- Cut potatoes lengthwise, scoop out insides into a mixing bowl. Add butter, sour cream, 1 cup of cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mash or whip until smooth.
- Spoon the filling back into the potato shells, placing them on a baking sheet.
- Mix cooked ground beef with barbecue sauce, spoon over potatoes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, bacon, and green onions.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.
Nutrition
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1320mg
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg