Name: Time Saver Twice Baked Potatoes
Ingredients: 5 lbs Baking Potatoes; 1/2 C Butter; 1 C Milk; 8 oz Cream Cheese; 2 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 8 oz Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Twice baked potatoes are not only tasty-they can be a great time saver at meal time if you make them ahead!

Use this recipe to create this delicious side not only for a special meal, but also to stock up your freezer and make future mealtimes easier.

Time Saver Twice Baked Potatoes

Ingredients

5 lbs Baking Potatoes
1/2 C Butter
1 C Milk
8 oz Cream Cheese
2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper
8 oz Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

Scrub potatoes well.
Bake in 350 oven for 1 - 1 1/2 hrs (until done)
Cool, slice in half lengthwise and scoop out potato leaving a thin layer near the skin.
Place scooped out potato in mixer bowl with butter and milk. Beat until smooth.
Add softened cream cheese and beat until combined.
Fold in 6oz of Sharp Cheddar (reserve the other 2 oz)
Using a spoon, fill potato skins with cheesy mashed potato mixtures.

To Cook Immediately

Sprinkle tops of potatoes with reserved cheddar and bake at 350 for 15-25 minutes

To Freeze and Use Later

Place filled potatoes on cookies sheets, cover with plastic wrap and place in freezer until solid.
Remove from freezer, wrap individually in tin foil and pack into a gallon size freezer bag.
To cook preheat oven to 350.
Place frozen potatoes on baking sheet, bake for 45 minutes
Sprinkle tops with cheddar cheese and bake an additional 10 minutes.