Freezable Twice Baked Potatoes Oamc
Economical and worthy of the time and effort to have on hand. a thinner-skinned potato seems to be more kid friendly. these can be scaled down effectively. there are about 10 - 12 potatoes per 5 pound bag resulting in 20 - 24 potato halves.
Steps
Wash and dry potatoes.
Cook on high power in microwave in batches of 5 or 6 repeating until all potatoes are cooked.
Check for doneness by gently squeezing with a clean dishtowel and removing potatoes as they become soft.
Each batch will take anywhere from 10 to 15 minutes , depending on the size of the potatoes.
Cool to touch.
Cut potato in half and carefully scoop pulp to within 1 / 4 inch of the skin , placing pulp in a large bowl.
Set aside shell portion.
To potato pulp , add melted butter and next 8 ingredients.
Stirring to combine well.
Fill each potato shell , patting filling into place.
Sprinkle with paprika.
Arrange potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer and freeze.
Place individual frozen potatoes in plastic freezer bag , squeezing out air or place in a resealable freezer container.
Return to freezer.
To bake: place frozen potatoes on a greased and foil-lined baking sheet.
Bake frozen potatoes approximately 40-50 minutes at 350 degrees or until heated t.
Ingredients
potatoes, butter, garlic powder, green onion, sour cream, heavy cream, pepper, salt, cheddar cheese, bacon, paprika