Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Potatoes

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   Wash the potatoes thoroughly and pierce them with a fork several times.

3. 3

   Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until they are tender.

4. 4

   While the potatoes are baking, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet, drain on paper towels, and crumble.

5. 5

   Once the potatoes are done, let them cool slightly. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a small border of potato in the skins.

6. 6

   In a bowl, mash the scooped-out potato flesh with the butter until smooth. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and Italian style bread crumbs.

7. 7

   Spoon the mixture back into the potato skins, mounding it slightly.

8. 8

   Place the stuffed potatoes on a baking sheet and return them to the oven. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the cheese is melted.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Potatoes!