Twice Baked Potatoes

Total Time: 1 hr 34 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 19 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 russet potatoes (approx 5 inches in length)
• 2 ounces cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• 2 -3 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 green onion, including tops thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 4 roasted garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, sweet
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, sweet
• 1 tablespoon green onion top, finely sliced

Recipe

• 1 scrub potatoes. spray pan and potatoes with cooking spray and lightly sprinkle with salt if desired. bake at 350 degrees until done (approx 40 minutes).
• 2 let potatoes cool enough to handle. slice in half lengthwise. spoon out the inside of the potatoes into a bowl; leaving a shallow amount in the shells. place shells back into pan.
• 3 add cream cheese, butter, sour cream, cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons of the milk and all spices into the bowl with the potato insides. stir until blended & fluffy, but not overworked. adjust with additional tablespoons of milk if needed. the result should be creamy, but still scoop able.
• 4 spoon into the potato shells. cover and chill at this point if making for a later meal. they can also be frozen at this point.
• 5 bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are hot & lightly browned. if working with chilled potatoes made earlier in the day add 10-15 minutes cooking time. the potatoes can also be baked directly from frozen by adjusting the cooking time.
• 6 optional garnish: after removing from oven sprinkle lightly with smoked paprika & the green onion tops for color.