Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
6 unit

cream cheese with garlic and herbs

softened

0.5 cup

sour cream

0.25 cup

milk

8 slice

bacon

cooked and crumbled

4 unit

green onions

finely chopped

4 unit

baked potatoes

large

2 tbsp

butter

2 tbsp

all-purpose flour

1.5 cup

beef broth

1 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

8 unit

white cheese curds

Step 1
~2 min

Preheat oven to 350F.

Step 2
~2 min

Combine cream cheese, sour cream, and milk in a bowl.

Step 3
~2 min

Blend until smooth.

Step 4
~2 min

Stir in cooked and crumbled bacon and finely chopped green onions.

Step 5
~2 min

Carefully cut the baked potatoes in half lengthwise.

Step 6
~2 min

Scoop out most of the potato pulp, leaving some attached to the shell.

Step 7
~2 min

Set potato shells aside.

Step 8
~2 min

Stir scooped potato pulp into the cream cheese mixture.

Step 9
~2 min

Place the potato shells in a baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 10
~2 min

Divide the cream cheese mixture evenly among the potato shells.

Step 11
~2 min

Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 10 minutes.

Step 12
~2 min

While potatoes are baking, melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 13
~2 min

Whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly, until just browned.

Step 14
~2 min

Gradually whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.

Step 15
~2 min

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to very low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the gravy has thickened.

Step 16
~2 min

Remove the potatoes from the oven.

Step 17
~2 min

Ladle a generous spoonful of gravy over each potato shell.

Step 18
~2 min

Top each potato with white cheese curds.

Step 19
~2 min

Return the potatoes to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted.

Step 20
~2 min

Serve immediately with the remaining gravy on the side.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the gravy for a touch of heat.

Top with a fried egg for extra richness.

Use different types of cheese curds for varied flavors.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The cream cheese mixture and gravy can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an appetizer or side dish.

Garnish with extra green onions and crumbled bacon.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Burgers
Steak
Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

Combines elements of American potato skins with Canadian Poutine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Game day
Parties

Occasion Tags

Game Day
Party
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

75/100

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