Cheddar Garlic Stuffed Potatoes

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400F.

2. 2

   Cut off and discard top third of garlic and wrap remainder in foil.

3. 3

   Prick potatoes with a fork and bake with garlic on middle rack of oven 45 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove garlic to cool and continue baking potatoes until tender, about 20 minutes more.

5. 5

   (Leave oven on.)

6. 6

   Squeeze garlic cloves into a bowl and discard skins.

7. 7

   Stir in butter, sour cream, and 1 cup Cheddar.

8. 8

   Cutting lengthwise, remove top fourth of each potato and discard.

9. 9

   Leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells, scoop flesh out of potatoes and add to cheese mixture.

10. 10

    Mash with a fork to combine.

11. 11

    Season with salt and pepper and divide among shells.

12. 12

    Arrange potatoes in a small baking pan and sprinkle with remaining Cheddar, then bake until heated through, 15 to 20 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.