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Mashed: Triple-Onion Baked Potatoes (Stuffed)

Ingredients

  • 4 large baking potatoes
  • 1/2 lb. center-cut bacon, diced (save some for garnish)
  • 1/2 c. finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 c. finely chopped yellow onion
  • 1/2 c. low-fat sour cream
  • 2 Tbls. milk
  • 1 c. low-fat American cheese, diced
  • 4 green onions
  • 1/2 c. shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

Instructions

Bake potatoes at 400 degrees for 1 hour or until tender.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the bacon over med heat until crisp; remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of the drippings.

In the drippings, sauté red and yellow onions until tender; set aside.

When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/8-inch shell.

In a mixing bowl, beat the pulp, sour cream and milk until creamy. Stir in sautéed onions, American cheese and some of the bacon. Spoon into potato shells.

Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.

Sprinkle with cheddar cheese, green onions and remaining bacon.
Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

NOTE: Serves 8. You can find American cheese at the deli counter in grocery stores