Avo Ranch Twice Baked Spuds Recipes

AVO RANCH TWICE BAKED SPUDS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F or 180°C.
• Prick potatoes with a fork or skewer to let the steam out during cooking, then place on a tray and bake until tender when pierced with a fork or skewer.
• Remove spuds from oven.
• Cut a hole in the top of each spud and scoop out the flesh, leaving enough on the sides to hold them firmly in shape. Place the removed flesh into a bowl, discarding the skin you cut out.
• Mash the flesh with a fork or potato masher until no large pieces remain. Add butter and mix into potatoes.
• Add avocado and ranch dressing to the mashed spud, stirring until all combined.
• Scoop mixture into the shell of each potato, piling up on top to use all the mash.
• Place grated cheese on top of each spud.
• Return spuds to the oven for 5-10 minutes until cheese has melted.

TWICE-BAKED SPUDS

Steps:

• Bake potatoes at 375 degrees F for 1 hour or until tender. Allow to cool. Place parsnips and garlic in a small saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash.
• Cut a thin slice off the top of each potato; discard. Scoop out the pulp, leaving a thin shell. In a bowl, mash potato pulp with parsnips and garlic. Beat in next five ingredients, using a hand mixer.
• Stir in green onions. Spoon into the potato shells. Combine the Parmesan cheese and paprika; sprinkle over top. Place on a baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 20-30 minutes or until heated through.

TWICE BAKED RANCH POTATOES

Steps:

• Bake potatoes in 400°F oven until tender (45-60 minutes).
• Cook bacon until crisp; pat dry and crumble.
• Drain almost all fat from bacon pan and cook onion until soft.
• Cut baked potatoes in half.
• Scoop out potatoes leaving 1/4" shell.
• Mash potatoes until smooth and mix in dressing, cheese, bacon and onion.
• Spoon mixture back into skins.
• Bake at 350°F until heated through.
• Broil for 2-3 minutes to brown lightly.

TWICE-BAKED RANCH POTATOES

Steps:

• Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 13-15 minutes or until tender, turning several times. Let stand for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cream cheese and milk until smooth; beat in salad dressing mix. Add mashed potatoes and mix well. , Cut a thin slice from the top of each potato; scoop out pulp, leaving a thin shell. Add pulp to the cream cheese mixture and mash. Spoon into potato shells. Top with cheese., Place two potatoes on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 minutes or until heated through. Place remaining potatoes on a baking sheet. Freeze overnight or until thoroughly frozen; transfer to a freezer bag. May be frozen for up to 3 months. , To use frozen potatoes: Place potatoes on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, at 50% power for 8-9 minutes or until heated through.

TWICE-BAKED SPUDS

Steps:

• Bake potatoes at 375 degrees F for 1 hour or until tender. Allow to cool. Place parsnips and garlic in a small saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash.
• Cut a thin slice off the top of each potato; discard. Scoop out the pulp, leaving a thin shell. In a bowl, mash potato pulp with parsnips and garlic. Beat in next five ingredients, using a hand mixer.
• Stir in green onions. Spoon into the potato shells. Combine the Parmesan cheese and paprika; sprinkle over top. Place on a baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 20-30 minutes or until heated through.