Delicious Twice-Baked Potatoes

  • Preparation Time
    Prep:
    30 min.
  • Cooking Time
    Cook:
    40 min.
  • Serves
    Serves:
    6-8

A delicious make-ahead recipe.

Recipe tags: ham base, moderate difficulty, side, roast

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
6 medium russet potatoes (about 2 pounds)
2 tsp vegetable oil (for potato skins)
2 tsp Better Than Bouillon® Baked Ham Base
¼ cup (4 tablespoons) butter cut into pieces, set aside
1½ cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
1 green onion rinsed and thinly sliced, set aside
¼ cup whole milk
1 Tbsp dried parsley
¼ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper
⅓ cup pre-grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • 1

    Spray a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with cooking spray, set aside.

  • 2

    Scrub and pat dry potatoes; prick potatoes with fork 2-3 times per side. Lightly oil skins with vegetable oil; place potatoes on a microwave safe dish. Microwave according to microwave directions.

  • 3

    Remove hot potatoes from microwave when done, set aside for 5 minutes to cool.

  • 4

    Cut potatoes in half lengthwise with a serrated knife. Fold a sheet of paper towel to hold hot potato half, use a spoon to scoop out potato flesh into a large mixing bowl, leaving about ¼-inch thick shell. Place skins in prepared dish, set aside.

  • 5

    To mixing bowl with potatoes, add Ham Base and butter; beat with a portable electric mixer on medium for about 1 minute. Add cheese, onion, milk, parsley, garlic powder and pepper; beat just until blended. Be careful not to over beat potatoes.

  • 6

    Evenly spoon potato mixture into skins, shake pre-grated Parmesan cheese over tops.

  • 7

    Warm potatoes in microwave or place in a 350°F. oven and heat through. To brown tops, place warmed potatoes under broiler for 2-3 minutes.