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Hearty Baked Potatoes

Hearty Baked Potatoes

April 22, 2009

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Try our favorite ways to top or stuff a potato that go way beyond butter and sour cream.

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Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Twice-baking potatoes allows the skins to become crispy while the inside gets super soft. Top with rich toppings like cheese and fresh herbs. We love the how good these look topped with feta and rosemary. Serve with grilled chicken or pork belly for a flavorful dinner.

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Grilled Vegetable-Stuffed Potatoes

Grilled Vegetable-Stuffed Potatoes Recipe
Try adding a stuffed potato to your Summer grilling menu. These potatoes are so satisfying, they can also be a meal themselves! Never had veggies inside a potato before? Don't worry- tender vegetables work well with a soft potato. You'll never look back. If it's too cold for the grill, roast your potatoes in the oven and proceed with the vegetable stuffing.

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Pepperoni-Pizza Baked Potatoes

Photo: Con Poulos; Styling: Paige Hicks

Pepperoni-Pizza Baked Potatoes Recipe
We'll take our baked potatoes loaded up with cheese and pepperoni!

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Chorizo and Kale-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Zucchini-Arugula Salad

Photo: Jennifer Causey Styling: Lindsey Lower

Chorizo and Kale-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Zucchini-Arugula Salad Recipe
A combo of super lean ground turkey and rich ground pork gives you the ideal mix of flavor and texture while staying nice and light.

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Fontina-Stuffed Potato Skins

Photo: Ellen Silverman; Styling: Toni Brogan

Fontina-Stuffed Potato Skins Recipe
This recipe is perfect for busy weeknight because you can bake the potatoes up to two days ahead. After filling them with stuffing, cover and refrigerate. Before serving, let them stand at room temperature for 30 minutes and cover with Parmigiano-Reggiano before baking. These rich potatoes are delicious and satisfying as a dinner side.

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Beef and Broccoli Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Photo: Jennifer Causey

Beef and Broccoli Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Russets aren't the only spuds worth stuffing. Smoke and heat, achieved with chili powder and ground red pepper, work particularly well with sweet potatoes. The melted cheese on top pulls all the flavors together and seals in the stuffed components. This makes for a great side dish, or served open-faced as a light main.

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Baked-Potato Eggs

Photo: William Meppem

Baked-Potato Eggs Recipe
A great breakfast or brunch item, simply bake eggs into potatoes for a delicious and satisfying meal.

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Baked Potatoes with Wild Mushroom Ragů

Photo: © John Kernick

Baked Potatoes with Wild Mushroom Ragů Recipe
Grace Parisi likes using a mix of shiitake, oyster, chanterelle and button mushrooms for this succulent ragů to top baked potatoes, but any combination will work.

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Chili-Cheese Baked Potatoes

Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps

Chili-Cheese Baked Potatoes Recipe
Ready in under an hour, Chili-Cheese Baked Potatoes are overflowing with hearty, filling and flavorful ingredients. These baked potatoes make a cozy one-dish meal.

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Baked Potatoes with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon

Photo: Lisa Hubbard

Baked Potatoes with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Recipe
Enjoy this hearty baked potato with loads of brussels sprouts, bacon, and sour cream to get your busy week back on track.

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Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Cheddar and Bacon

Photo: Julie Bidwell; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps

Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Cheddar and Bacon Recipe
We swapped regular potatoes for sweet potatoes to bring extra vitamins to the dinner table for these Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Cheddar and Bacon.

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Double-Stuffed Barbecue Potatoes

Double-Stuffed Barbecue Potatoes Recipe
Forget the barbecue sandwich and toss that meat on a potato for a satisfying meal for the entire family.

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Twice-Baked Potatoes

Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Gerri Williams

Twice-Baked Potatoes Recipe
Stuffed with sauteed mushrooms and scallions, spinach, cheese, and creamy Dijon and sour cream, Twice-Baked Potatoes are a favorite comfort food and a delicious accompaniment to almost any dish.

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Twice-Baked Green Potatoes

Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Twice-Baked Green Potatoes Recipe
In Step 1, the potatoes can also be cooked in the microwave, but we prefer the crisp texture of the skins after baking in the oven.

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Broccoli and Cheese-Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Broccoli and Cheese-Stuffed Baked Potatoes Recipe
This hearty potato recipes is a great way to get you and your family to enjoy their broccoli in a savory and homestyle way.

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Tex-Mex Baked Potatoes

Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Elizabeth Blake

Tex-Mex Baked Potatoes Recipe
Tex-Mex Baked Potatoes have all the ingredients of your favorite Southwestern meal. These stuffed spuds are a great weekenight choice.

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Twice-Baked Spinach Potatoes

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Twice-Baked Spinach Potatoes Recipe
Cream cheese, cheddar cheese, onion, and chopped spinach make these baked potatoes a nutritious and filling meal that even kids will love.

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Buffalo Chicken Twice-Baked Potatoes

Buffalo Chicken Twice-Baked Potatoes Recipe
When your family craves Buffalo chicken wings, turn to these twice-baked potatoes topped with chicken, hot sauce, and cheese for a lightened version without all the fat.

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Barbecue-Stuffed Potatoes

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Barbecue-Stuffed Potatoes Recipe
The home-style flavors of baked potatoes topped with tender barbecue chicken and all the fixin's go perfectly with old-fashioned banana pudding. Top the pudding with some beautiful strawberries, and you've got a fresh new angle on a classic dessert.

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Baked Potatoes With Broccoli and Sour Cream

Photo: Jonny Valiant; Styling: Sara Quessenberry

Baked Potatoes With Broccoli and Sour Cream Recipe
Simple, easy, and clocking in at just 300 calories, this easy and satisfying lunch recipe features just 5 ingredients and is a winning choice during a busy week.

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Broccoli Bakers

Photo: William Dickey; Styling: Leslie Byars Simpson

Broccoli Bakers Recipe
Top baked potatoes with broccoli, bacon, cheddar cheese, and sour cream for a dish that's got great nutrition and flavor.

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Ham-and-Swiss-Loaded Potatoes

Ham-and-Swiss-Loaded Potatoes Recipe
Need a clever way to use leftover ham? Combine with cheese, sour cream, and a baked potato and you've got the key to an easy weeknight meal.

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Hearty Baked Potatoes

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Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

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Grilled Vegetable-Stuffed Potatoes

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Pepperoni-Pizza Baked Potatoes

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Chorizo and Kale-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Zucchini-Arugula Salad

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Fontina-Stuffed Potato Skins

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Beef and Broccoli Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Baked-Potato Eggs

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Baked Potatoes with Wild Mushroom Ragů

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Chili-Cheese Baked Potatoes

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Baked Potatoes with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon

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Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Cheddar and Bacon

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Double-Stuffed Barbecue Potatoes

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Twice-Baked Potatoes

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Twice-Baked Green Potatoes

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Broccoli and Cheese-Stuffed Baked Potatoes

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Tex-Mex Baked Potatoes

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Twice-Baked Spinach Potatoes

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Buffalo Chicken Twice-Baked Potatoes

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Barbecue-Stuffed Potatoes

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Baked Potatoes With Broccoli and Sour Cream

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Broccoli Bakers

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Ham-and-Swiss-Loaded Potatoes

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