Sunday, July 1, 2012

Jalapeno Bacon Twice Baked Potatoes


I woke up today (at 11am) and didn't even know if it was Sunday or Monday. What is happening to me? This whole having the summer off thing is great, but it really is turning me lazy! I guess the go, go, go from the past school year really wore me out because I find no greater pleasure these days than sitting on my couch searching Pinterest (yes, I am addicted). You know what the problem is with Pinterest? It makes me hungry. I spend hours looking through delicious recipes and instead of working out or getting off of my butt, I sit and dream about all the yummy things I want to get in my belly. Which, usually leads to my making all of these things, eating them, and regretting it afterwards. 

In all honesty, Ryan eats the majority of everything I make and then says it is my fault he is getting "fat". He claims I guilt him into eating more of what I make because I joke around about him not liking it. Men, they really are something else sometimes! However, I will start taking all leftover baked goods to our apartment office, so they do not linger in our kitchen. Living away from friends and family makes the whole cooking/baking hobby difficult - we have no one to give the food to, and we feel inclined to eat it ourselves so it doesn't go to waste. No bueno when you are trying to get slim for a wedding!

Oh yeah, Pinterest makes me hate my closet, my home, and my hair too! Okay, my rant is over. Time for twice-baked potato goodness!


Jalapeno-Bacon Twice Baked Potatoes
8 baking potatoes
2 sticks butter
1 cup crumbled bacon or bacon bits (I prefer Wrights Applewood bacon, it is the best)
1 cup sour cream
1 jalapeno, cored and chopped
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese + 1 cup for topping
Green onions (as many or as little as you want)
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (soul seasoning, or regular salt will work too)
1 teaspoon black pepper
Dash red pepper (only if you want a bit of a kick)
2 or more tablespoons milk (may need for mashing potatoes)


Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Wash 8 baking potatoes and place on oven rack. Bake for an hour and 20 minutes or until potatoes are cooked through. 

Slice butter into square sections and place them into a large mixing bowl. Add bacon, sour cream, jalapeno, 1 cup cheddar cheese, seasoning salt, black pepper, and red pepper.

Once done baking, use a dish towel to hold hot potatoes while cutting them in half lengthwise using a serrated knife. Scrape insides of potatoes out with a spoon into the mixing bowl. Set shells of potatoes onto a cookie sheet.

Using a mixer, or potato masher (I used my mixer with the paddle attachment), mix ingredients together, adding milk depending on the texture desired. Fill potato shells with mixture and top with shredded cheese. Bake potatoes for 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees.


12 comments:

  1. Ha ha what is it with boys, you give them a "good portion" and we are making them fat, you cut back and they complain they're hungry....I dont think we will ever win this battle lol! Great Recipe :)

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    1. Exactly! We can't win for losing, lol! And thank you!

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  2. have to say, when i read the title, I was intrigued, and now I want! By the way, Just letting you know I've nominated you for an award. Check out: http://food-fork-and-good.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/spiced-apple-pie-rolls-awards.html

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    1. Awe, thank you so much! That just put the biggest smile on my face! :)

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  3. These look amazing... I will need to try them out soon.

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    1. Awe, thank you! I love jalapeno and bacon, so the combination in a twice baked potato was delicious! :)

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  4. YUM! I love how boys like to blame us for the amount they choose to eat. We can't help it if we're amazing cooks, right? ;)

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    1. Exactly! I mean, we could just serve them something from a box. I hear Hungry Man meals are cheap! Or, salad every day! lol ;)

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  5. Hope you had a great weekend! <3 twiced baked potatoes, especially ones with a bit of spice!

    I also wanted to let you know that I've nominated you for an award... check out my site for more details. Congrats. LauriesCravings.blogspot.com

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  6. The jalapeƱos in this potatoes really add an interesting kick! Definitely a recipe to try

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    1. I hope you will try them! If you like a little spice, you will love these.

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