Cream Cheese Stuffed Potatoes with Sharp Cheddar and Garlic

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

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

Step 2

Prepare Potatoes: Wash and scrub the potatoes. Pat them dry. Pierce each potato a few times with a fork. Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until tender.

Step 3

Prepare Filling: While the potatoes are baking, mix the cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, minced garlic, bacon bits, chopped rosemary, and lemon pepper seasoning in a bowl. Add salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 4

Stuff Potatoes: Once the potatoes are baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a bowl, leaving a small border around the skin. Mash the scooped potato flesh and mix it with the cream cheese mixture until well combined. Spoon the mixture back into the potato skins.

Step 5

Bake Again: Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the filling is heated through.

Step 6

Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Step 7

Mix Dip: In a bowl, combine ranch dressing, blue cheese crumbles, lemon juice, and garlic powder. Stir until well mixed and the blue cheese is evenly distributed. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Serve the creamy stuffed potatoes warm with the blue cheese dip on the side. Enjoy!