Easy recipe using colby cheese
This easy recipe features baked potatoes stuffed with creamy Colby cheese and crispy bacon, making it a delicious and satisfying meal or side dish.
Colby Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Potatoes
Discover how to make a delicious dish with Colby cheese using our easy recipe. Perfect for snacks, meals, or appetizers, Colby cheese adds a mild flavor and creamy texture to any dish. Follow our simple instructions to create a tasty and satisfying meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup Colby cheese, shredded
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake the Potatoes. Scrub the potatoes clean and pierce them several times with a fork.
- Wrap each potato in foil and Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Prepare the Filling: While the potatoes are baking, cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded Colby cheese, sour cream, milk, butter, and half of the green onions. Mix well.
- Stuff the Potatoes. Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides into the mixing bowl, leaving a small border of potato around the skin.
- Mash the potato insides with the cheese mixture until smooth. Stir in the crumbled bacon, reserving a small amount for topping.
- Bake Again. Spoon the potato mixture back into the potato skins, mounding it slightly.
- Place the stuffed potatoes on a baking sheet and return to the oven for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the cheese is melted.
- Serve. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the remaining green onions and reserved bacon.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving) | |
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Calories | 450 kcal |
Total Fat | 25 g |
Saturated Fat | 12 g |
Cholesterol | 60 mg |
Sodium | 600 mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 40 g |
Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
Sugars | 3 g |
Protein | 15 g |
Vitamin A | 10% DV |
Vitamin C | 20% DV |
Calcium | 15% DV |
Iron | 8% DV |