Ingredients and Weight:
- 4 large russet potatoes (2 pounds)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 pound cooked bacon, chopped
- 4 (4-ounce) hamburger patties, cooked and seasoned
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted
Preparation Time:
1 hour
Cooking Time:
1 hour 15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
3/5 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub potatoes and prick with a fork. Bake for 1 hour or until tender.
- Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out flesh, leaving a thin shell.
- Mash the potato flesh with butter, sour cream, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in cheese, bacon, and hamburger patties.
- Fill potato shells with mixture.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until heated through and golden brown.
- Serve on toasted hamburger buns.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated fat: 17g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
- Sodium: 900mg
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 25g
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy potato filling with a crispy potato shell
- Savory flavors of bacon, cheese, and ground beef
- Comforting and satisfying meal
- Perfect for a casual or formal gathering
User Comments:
- "These potatoes are a game-changer! The potato shell is crispy, and the filling is so rich and flavorful."
- "I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The bacon and cheese are perfect together."
- "These potatoes are a crowd-pleaser. Even my picky eaters loved them."
- "This recipe is easy to follow and produces amazing results. It's a perfect side dish or main course."
- "I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves twice-baked potatoes or bacon cheeseburgers."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- To prevent the potato shells from becoming soggy, make sure they are completely cool before filling them.
- If you don't have hamburger patties, you can use ground beef that is cooked and seasoned to your taste.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce or ketchup.
