The Easiest Stuffed Potatoes Recipe to Impress Guests This Christmas”

Here’s a festive recipe for stuffed potatoes that would be perfect for Christmas. These are baked potatoes with a rich, flavorful filling and topped with cheese, herbs, and bacon for extra indulgence!

Ingredients:

6 large russet potatoes

1 cup sour cream

1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)

1/2 cup cooked bacon bits (optional but delicious)

1/4 cup chopped green onions or chives

1/4 cup milk or heavy cream

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 teaspoon paprika (for sprinkling)

Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare Potatoes: Scrub the potatoes clean, pat them dry, and poke holes with a fork around them to release steam while baking.
3. Bake Potatoes: Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake them for about 45-60 minutes, or until they are soft when pierced with a fork. Remove from oven and let cool slightly until you can handle them.
4. Scoop Out Potatoes: Cut the top off each potato lengthwise (like a small lid). Carefully scoop out the insides into a mixing bowl, leaving a 1/4 inch layer inside the skins to keep them sturdy.
5. Mash the Potatoes: In the mixing bowl, mash the potato insides with sour cream, butter, cheddar cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Stir in half of the bacon bits and green onions (optional).
6. Stuff Potatoes: Spoon the mashed mixture back into the potato skins. Top each stuffed potato with more shredded cheese and the remaining bacon bits.
7. Bake Again: Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Garnish: Sprinkle with paprika, fresh parsley, and extra green onions or chives for a festive touch.
9. Serve: Serve hot as a hearty side dish or even a main course!

These stuffed potatoes are rich, creamy, and flavorful—perfect for a cozy Christmas dinner alongside roast meats, salads, or other festive dishes. Enjoy!