Twice Baked Potatoes

Hi Ray,
Twice Bakes Potatoes are so easy! You can put more or less of anything and they still taste great. There are lots of great recipes for them out there in the world, everyone makes them their own way; but here is how I make mine:

First, wash, stab a knife in your potato (so it doesn't explode in you oven. . .it can be messy), and bake it at 425 degrees for 45 min. or until a knife goes through it.


Them, cut them in half, if your are wimpy, let them cool, if you are brave, go onto the next step:


Scoop out the inside, trying to leave the skin intact:


Toss a nice chunk of butter in with the potatoes and mash them up:



For 8 good sized potatoes, I put in about 1/4 c. butter:


For 8 potatoes I put in about 1/2 c. to 3/4 c. sour cream and the same about of Ranch Dressing:


Up to this point I have been using a potato masher, now I just stir in with a spoon a big handful of green onions,


Then stir in a big handful of sharp cheddar cheese, add salt and pepper and more sour cream if they don't look creamy enough:


Line up all of your potato skins nice and pretty like this if you are crazy like me:


Spoon your potato mixture into the shells like so:


Sprinkle more cheese on top and some bacon if you have it:


Bake at 350 degrees for 30 min., or until light brown and bubbly:


That's it girl friend . . . enjoy!