Grilled, Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes

Name: Grilled, Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 slices peppered bacon, cooked and finely crumbled; 4 Tbsps butter, melted; 113 grams (1/2 block large box) cream cheese, room temperature; 3 Tbsps finely minced, fresh chives; 4 mediums Idaho baking potatoes, scrubbed; 4 servings Kosher salt; 227 grams (1 block) extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided use; 118 milliliters sour cream

Grilled, Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 742 calories, 24g of protein, and 54g of fat. It is perfect for The Fourth Of July. Head to the store and pick up cheddar cheese, kosher salt, chives, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.

Instructions

Adjust rack to the middle position of oven and preheat to 375°F. Poke each potato a several times with a fork and place directly on the rack.

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Bake until skin just starts to crisp and flesh is soft, about 1 hour.

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Remove from oven.

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Meanwhile, preheat a gas grill to 375°F.

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When cool enough to handle, slice off upper third of potatoes. Scoop out interior into a medium bowl, leaving a ¼-inch layer of flesh.

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Add cream cheese and sour cream and beat with a hand-held mixer until thoroughly combined and fluffy, about 30 seconds. Fold in all but ¼ cup of the cheddar cheese, bacon and chives with a wooden spoon. Season with salt, to taste.

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Brush outer skins with melted butter. Fill hollowed skins generously with potato mixture and sprinkle tops with reserved cheese.

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Place in the center of the grill over direct heat and cook until skins are crackly, the interiors are warmed through and the cheese on top is bubbly, 7-10 minutes.

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Remove from grill and let cool for 3 minutes before serving.

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