Double-Baked Potatoes With Mushrooms and Cheese

Name: Double-Baked Potatoes With Mushrooms and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 small russet potatoes, scrubbed (about 7 ounces each); 5 tablespoons butter, room temperature; 12 ounces mushrooms, coarsely chopped; 2 large green onions, chopped; 3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature; 1/3 cup sour cream; 1 1/4 cups white cheddar cheese, coarsely grated

Submitted by lazyme

"This rich and creamy version of twice-baked potatoes can be prepared and assembled one day before baking. You can add more cream cheese and/or sour cream to make them creamier."

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Ready In:: 1hr 45mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 4

ingredients

6 small russet potatoes, scrubbed (about 7 ounces each)
5 tablespoons butter, room temperature
12 ounces mushrooms, coarsely chopped
2 large green onions, chopped
3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
¹⁄₃ cup sour cream
1 ¹⁄₄ cups white cheddar cheese, coarsely grated

directions

Preheat oven to 375°F
Pierce each potato in several places with fork.
Place all potatoes directly on oven rack and bake until tender, about 1 hour.
Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
Add mushrooms; sauté until beginning to brown, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes.
Add green onions; stir until wilted, about 1 minute. Set aside.
Using oven mitts as aid, cut each potato lengthwise in half.
Scoop cooked potato flesh into large bowl, leaving skin intact.
Add cream cheese, sour cream, and remaining 4 tablespoons butter and mash well.
Mix in mushroom mixture and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Mound mashed potatoes in potato skins.
Sprinkle each half with 1 tablespoon cheese.
Place on baking sheet.
(Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
Preheat oven to 375°F
Bake potatoes until heated through and cheese melts, about 25 minutes, or 35 minutes if potatoes have been refrigerated.

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I can't believe no one tried this recipe before me. It has a wonderful taste. Love the mushrooms in the potatoes. I baked the potatoes in the microwave. Thanks Lazyme :) Made for Newest Zaar tag

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