Cheesy Shrimp-Stuffed, Twice-Baked Potatoes

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 70 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

These twice-baked potatoes are stuffed with shrimp and Cheddar cheese. Your family will never settle for simple baked potatoes after eating these!

Ingredients

4 medium russet potatoes
1/4 cup butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
1/2 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Prick potatoes several times with a fork and place onto a baking sheet.
2 Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle, about 30 minutes.
3 Lay potatoes on their sides and slice off the top third. Use a spoon to scoop out all of the flesh from both potatoes and tops; place flesh into a large mixing bowl. Return emptied potato shells and tops to the baking sheet.
4 Add softened butter to potato flesh. Mix on medium to high speed with an electric mixer until well combined. Mix in sour cream, salt, and pepper.
5 Set four shrimp aside; roughly chop remaining shrimp. Stir chopped shrimp and Cheddar cheese into potato mixture until combined; spoon into potato shells, molding it high. Spoon any filling overflow into potato tops. Slice four reserved shrimp in half lengthwise; place two pieces on top of each filled potato.
6 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, filling is heated through, and top is lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes.