I found this idea on Pinterest and had to try it since I had a bag of potatoes that needed using. These twice-baked potatoes aren’t your typical leftover lunch — they’re loaded with cheeseburger flavors and were a hit with everyone. The extra time in the kitchen was totally worth it!
If you enjoy cheeseburger-style recipes, you might also like Amish cheeseburger casserole, cheeseburger soup, or cheeseburger crunch burritos. Try different cheeseburger variations to keep meals interesting.
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Twice Baked Cheeseburger Potatoes
marilynpeight
Pin Recipe
Ingredients
- 5-6 large potatoes
Filling:
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4-1/2 cup whole milk
Cheeseburger Topping:
- 1 pound ground beef
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Shredded cheddar cheese
Additional toppings:
- crumbled bacon, shredded lettuce, diced onion, diced tomato and cheeseburger sauce (see recipe below) optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400:
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Wash the potatoes and pierce them several times with a fork. Wrap each potato in foil and bake at 400°F for 60–80 minutes, until tender. Let cool slightly before handling.
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While the potatoes bake, brown the ground beef in a skillet. Season with Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper to taste. Drain any excess fat if needed.
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When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut an oval around the top and scoop out most of the flesh to form a shell. Leave a thin layer of potato so the shell remains sturdy.
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Combine the scooped potato with cream cheese, butter, garlic powder and salt. Add milk gradually and mash until creamy but still slightly thick. Adjust milk to reach a texture that will hold in the skins. Fill the potato shells about three-quarters full or level with the top, leaving room for the burger topping.
Bake and finish:
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Top each filled potato with the cooked ground beef and shredded cheddar. Bake at 350°F for 10–15 minutes, until the cheese melts and bubbles. Serve with preferred cheeseburger toppings and enjoy.
Notes
Baking times vary with potato size. Bake until a fork pierces them easily.
See the step-by-step photos below for guidance.
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Cheeseburger Sauce Recipe:
This sauce pairs well with the potatoes, though a simple cheese sauce also works. For the cheeseburger sauce: 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 1/2 tablespoons prepared mustard, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 2–3 tablespoons dill pickle juice. Mix until smooth and adjust quantities to taste.
Step 1–2: Wash and pierce potatoes, wrap in foil and bake at 400°F for 60–80 minutes until soft. While potatoes bake, brown the beef with Worcestershire and seasonings; drain if needed.
Step 3: After cooling slightly, cut an oval around the top of each potato and scoop out most of the flesh to form a boat. Leave a thin layer to keep the shell strong.
Step 4: Mix the scooped potato with cream cheese, butter, salt and garlic powder. Add milk until the mixture is creamy but still thick. Fill the skins about three-quarters full or level with the top to leave room for the topping.
How much milk should be added?
Milk amounts vary by potato size and personal preference. You want a mashed potato that holds its shape in the skin but remains creamy. Start with 1/4 cup and add up to 1/2 cup or more as needed.
Step 5: Top each filled potato with the cooked beef, shredded cheddar and optional bacon. Bake at 350°F for 10–15 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles.
Let the potatoes cool briefly, then serve with shredded lettuce, diced onion, diced tomato, extra cheese or cheeseburger sauce. Crumbled bacon or sautéed mushrooms are nice additions. Enjoy!
Storage:
Store leftovers wrapped or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freeze without fresh vegetable toppings in an airtight container for several months.
A touch of inspiration for your day:
“If you look at the world you will be distressed. If you look within, you will be depressed. If you look to God, you will be at rest.” – Corrie Ten Boom
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