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Cut top off cooled baked potatos, save top and remove flesh from potato into a bowl.
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Combine all the seasoning mix for fryed pototos in a small bowl.
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Heat oil in Dutch oven or large deep pot to 350.
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Fry potato shells and their tops until golden, about 4 minutes.
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Remove to a rack, sprinkle all over with seasoning and cool on rack
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In a small skillet , add the teaspoon of butter, add shallot and garlic and soften minute.
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Add cream and simmer about 5 minutes until beginning to thicken.
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Remove from heat
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Mash the potatos in the bowl.
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I use a ricer for this for very smooth potatos, but any way is fine.
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Add cream mixture, romano , cheddar and cream cheeses, pepper, hot sauce, chives, parsley and Cajun seasoning, mix together.
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Preheat oven to 425.
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Line a baking pan with foil.
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Spray with non stick spray.
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Fill potato shells with mashed potato mixture.
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Push cold butter piece into center of potato
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Add slice of cheddar cheese on top, then place top of potato on.
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Cross bacon over top and secure with a toothpick.
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The potatoes can be prepared ahead and refigerator at this point up to 2 days in advance.
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Bring to room temperature before baking.
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Bake in oven on prepared pan until hot and cheese is melted and bacon is crisp.
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About 15 minutes.