Grilled BBQ Bacon Twice-Baked Potatoes
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Grilled BBQ Bacon Twice-Baked Potatoes
Description
This recipe begins by microwaving medium potatoes until soft, then cooling and slicing them in half. The insides are scooped out to create sturdy shells. The scooped potato flesh is mashed with milk, barbecue sauce, salt, cooked crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar. This mixture creates a creamy, flavorful filling with pronounced barbecue notes and bacon texture.
The stuffed potato shells can be refrigerated until grilling. The grilled cooking uses a two-zone setup with direct heat off on one side, placing potatoes there to warm without burning. This gently reheats the filling while the heat melts additional cheddar cheese sprinkled on top. Green onions add fresh sharpness as garnish.
The result is a twice-baked potato that is creamy inside with smoky bacon and barbecue flavor, complemented by the melted cheese exterior and subtle grill aroma. This dish works well as a substantial side for grilled entrees or casual meals.
Ingredients
- 4 potato medium
- 4-5 tbsp milk
- 2-3 tbsp barbecue sauce
- salt to taste
- 3 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese divided, shredded
- green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Place whole potatoes on a plate and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes, until cooked through (you can check if they're cooked by piercing with a sharp knife -- the knife should go in and come out easily with little resistance). Let cool for 5-10 minutes. Slice in half and scoop out potato in the middle, leaving enough around the edge for a sturdy shell.
- Mash removed potato with milk, barbecue sauce and salt. Stir in bacon (reserving some for garnish if desired) and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Divide mashed potatoes between potato shells (*At this point you can refrigerate up until ready to cook and serve).
- Preheat the grill to roughly 400 degrees F. Increase heat on one side of the grill and turn heat off on the other. Place potatoes on the side with the heat off, and grill for 15-20 minutes until heated through. Sprinkle with additional cheese, bacon and green onion if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 355mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 972mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 255IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 24.3mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 236mg | 24% |
| Iron | 7.2mg | 40% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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