Exploding Baked Potatoes

Mama Dew's Kitchen (Daddo's Best Friend) • Side Dishes • BBQ

Sometimes known as twice-baked potatoes, Exploding Baked Potatoes are hearty enough to be a meal in themselves.  They are the perfect complement to barbecued chicken or ribs.  Add a crisp tossed salad or homemade egg rolls and you've got the perfect Saturday afternoon supper to enjoy in front of the TV, watching your favorite John Wayne movie.

Ingredients

4 medium russet baking potatoes

1 - 16oz carton of sour cream

4  finely chopped green onion

4 oz freshly shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese

garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper and parsley to taste

 

Preparation

Bake the potatoes in the microwave until a fork easily inserts into thickest part of the potato.  Set potatoes aside to cool while preparing the filling.  In a large bowl, add together the sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped green onion and spices to taste.  Carefully slice each potato evenly down the center, gently removing the potato from it's shell, taking care to not tear the skins.  Thoroughly mix the potato into the  filling and distribute evenly into each shell. 

Instructions

Place on cookie sheet and bake in 350 oven, just until tops are crispy. Serve hot.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy with barbecued chicken and/or ribs; a crisp tossed salad is always refreshing, or enjoy homemade egg rolls for an Asian flavor.

Daddo Says:

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Few things are more enjoyable on a Saturday afternoon at home than fresh made barbecued chicken and Exploding Baked Potatoes paired with a tossed green salad, or even better, crispy homemade egg rolls.  Fill the biggest plate you can find, make sure you have a tall glass of ice water to wash it all down, and turn up the volume on the TV as your favorite John Wayne movie begins.

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