Stuffed Baker

Name: Stuffed Baker
Ingredients: 6 large baking potatoes; 8 Tbsp. butter, divided; 1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese; 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. cut up bacon; 1/2 c. milk; 1/4 tsp. pepper (ground); 2 tsp. parsley

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

6 large baking potatoes
8 Tbsp. butter, divided
1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. cut up bacon
1/2 c. milk
1/4 tsp. pepper (ground)
2 tsp. parsley

Directions

1

Scrub the potatoes.
2

Pat them dry.
3

Prick the surface with a fork.
4

Using 2 tablespoons of the butter, grease the potatoes. Bake at 425° for 1 hour. Grease a casserole with 1 tablespoon butter to hold the potatoes in one layer.
5

Cut 1/4-inch off the top of potato. Scoop out the pulp of the potato leaving some in the skin (small spoon works).
6

Mash the pulp with the remaining ingredients (reserve 1 teaspoon butter) and mound it back into the potato.
7

Place them in casserole dish.
8

Divide the butter on top and sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes.