Bacon Cheese Burger Twice-Baked Idaho® Potatoes

This indulgent fully loaded Bacon Cheese Burger Twice-Baked Idaho® Potatoes recipe is an entire meal unto itself. Seasoned ground beef, melted shredded cheese, sour cream, barbecue sauce, crumbled bacon, and green onions on a steaming twice-baked Idaho® Russet makes this a fan favorite for any occasion.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step: 2

Scrub Idaho® Russet Potatoes until clean and dry them. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, or until potatoes are cooked through. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool slightly. Lower oven temperature to 375 degrees F.

Step: 3

Cut potatoes lengthwise about 3/4 of the way through, leaving them attached on the bottom. Scrape the insides of potatoes with a spoon into a large mixing bowl. Add butter, sour cream, 1 cup of cheese, garlic, salt and pepper. Mash together or whip with an electric mixer, depending on your desired texture.

Step: 4

Spoon filling into potato shells and place on a baking sheet. Toss cooked ground beef with barbecue sauce and spoon equally over potatoes. Sprinkle each potato with remaining cheese, bacon, and green onions.

Step: 5

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until potatoes are heated through and cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Per Serving: 1142 calories; protein 60.9g; carbohydrates 16.8g; fat 91.9g; cholesterol 299.3mg; sodium 2202.5mg.

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