Twice Baked Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 4 large baking potatoes
  • ½ pound bacon
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • ½ cup chopped fresh mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dry bread crumbs

    • Directions

  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Use a fork to pierce the potato skins.

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  • Step 2

    Bake the potatoes unwrapped for about 1 hour, or until soft,in the preheated oven.

  • Step 3

    Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.

  • Step 4

    Over medium-low heat melt the butter in a large saucepan. Combine onion, mushrooms, red pepper, garlic powder, pepper, chives and salt. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally until the onions are soft.

  • Step 5

    Slice open the baked potatoes and, keeping the skins intact, scoop the insides into a medium bowl. Transfer the onion mixture to the bowl. Mix in the sour cream. Pour in 1/2 of the cheese and continue mixing until all ingredients are well blended.

  • Step 6

    Using a large spoon, fill the potato skins with the mixture. Top with bread crumbs, the remaining cheese and bacon.

  • Step 7

    Return the potatoes to the preheated oven and continue baking for about 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the filling is slightly brown.

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