Twice-Baked Potatoes

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   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

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   Bake the potatoes for about 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the centers meets no resistance.

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   Remove the potatoes from the oven; let cool about 30 minutes.

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   Keep the oven temperature at 375 degrees (unless you are making ahead and heating later.

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   Slice 1/2 inch off the top of the potatoes and set aside.

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   Scoop out potato from the skins into a large bowl, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell.

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   Using a fork, mash the potato.

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   Coarsely chop reserved potato-skin tops and add to the bowl with the mashed potato.

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    Add the chopped green onions, cooked and crumbled bacon, cheese and sour cream and mix well.

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    Season the potato mixture to taste with salt and pepper.

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    Spoon into potato shells, dividing equally.

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    Dot each potato with 1/2 tablespoon of butter.

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    (If preparing ahead, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate upto 2 days).

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    Place stuffed potatoes on a baking sheet.

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    Bake in 375 degree oven until tops brown slightly and potatoes are heated through, about 30 minutes.

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    Serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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