Ingredients
4 large baking potatoes (8 to 10 ounces each)2 tablespoons butter1-1/4 teaspoons salt, dividedDash pepper1/4 to 1/3 cup milk1 pound ground beef1 small onion, chopped6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Preparation
Wash potato skins and prick with a fork. Bake at 400° for 60-70 minutes or until tender; cool. Cut a thin slice off the top of each potato. Carefully scoop out the pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. In a large bowl, mash the pulp with butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and milk; set aside.
In a large saucepan cook the beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Cool 10 minutes. Add bacon, sour cream and remaining salt.
Spoon into potato shells. Top each with a fourth of the mashed potato mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Place potatoes on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
