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Originally Posted by ice queen
is that where you scoop out the potato and fill it full of stuff and put it back in the jacket? he loves those esp. with lots of chees...please give me the   recipe!!! |
Yes, that is exactly what you do.
I like to first bake the potatoes in the microwave because it is faster. But however you wanna do it, whether it is in the oven or microwave, it doesn't really matter. But, if you do it in the microwave, cook each potato 6-8 minutes or until no longer hard in the middle when you stick a knife or fork in it. But don't cook it too long because the jacket will be more likely to tear.
Then, after you bake the potatoes, cut off the top of the baked potato and scoop out the filling being very careful not to tear the jacket.
In a large mixing bowl, add to the inside of the baked potatoes anything that you would eat on a loaded baked potato. I like to use LOTS of cheese, sour cream, bacon bits, a little bit of milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and my secret ingrediet....ranch powder...you know, the Hidden Valley ranch powder that comes in the little packets that you can make dressing or dip out of....add some of that powder to your mixture. You can also use scallions if you like those.
Then, get a handmixer out and mix it all together. Taste it and if you think you need to add more of anything, then do so.
Then take a spoon and load the jackets back up with the filling.
Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
Bake at 350 or 400 until cheese on top is melted (about 30 minutes)