Twice baked potatoes

Since we are all at home cooking out of our pantry, I though I would share my kids favourite. I bet you have 80% of the ingredients already. Twice baked potatoes  stuffed With Sour Cream, Green Onions, Bacon, And Seasonings! 

Ingredient:

6 russet potatoes

2 tablespoon olive oil 

Salt and pepper

Filling:

1/4 cup milk 

1/4 cup sour cream

1/4 cup butter

2 tablespoon green onions

1/4 bacon bits

1/2 tsp Paprika 

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper 

Topping: 

Tomatoes (chopped) 

Green onions (chopped)

Cheese (shredded)

Bacon bits 

Instructions:

* Preheat oven to 400 degrees. and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

* Scrub potatoes under cold water, Dry completely, use a fork to poke the potato several times on each side. 

* Rub each potato with olive oil, salt and pepper. 

* Cook the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 55-60 minutes, exact cooking time will vary depending on the size of your potatoes.

* Cook the chopped bacon in a large skillet on medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once the bacon pieces are golden. Set aside.

* Once the potatoes are cool enough, use a sharp knife to cut around the top of the potato. Scoop out the top and use a spoon to scoop out the potato flesh.

* In a large mixing bowl, add the inside of the potato and the filling ingredients, mash until smooth. 

* Fill each potato skin with the mashed potato filling and top with remaining shredded cheese, green onions, tomatoes  and bacon bits 

* Bake the stuffed potatoes until cheese is melted and potatoes are heated through.

* Remove from the oven and served immediately.