Hearty Jalapeno "Double Shot" Potatoes

TWICE BAKED GOODNESS

Or Double Shot Potatoes my mother nick-named. Whatever you call it, it's so good and the perfect companion to a grilled meat! I remember when I was young my parents started making these. They had enjoyed eating them at a restaurant and came home to create their own copy. From that point, a better version submerged everytime they made them and transformed into what we make today. There are several ways to cook this potato so you can pick what works best for you. Sometimes its raining outside so cooking on the grill is out. Sometimes you're out of charcoal or gas. Or sometimes you're in a hurry.  You pick, but my favorite is the smoker method because of the added smoke flavor. There are 2-3 steps to this process so the following baking methods are the first step. 

Take each whole potato and drizzle 1/2 tsp of olive oil and rub all over. Sprinkle 1 tsp of salt or favorite seasoning mix and wrap in foil. (Except microwave version.)

Oven method- Pre-heat to 350 degrees. Place whole potatoes on a cookie sheet and bake 45 min- 1 hour depending on how big they are until soft. 

Gas Grill Method- Same as the oven method but place foil wrapped potatoes directly on grates. No cookie sheet needed here. 

Smoker Method- Same as the oven method 

but place foil wrapped potatoes directly on grates. No cookie sheet needed here.

Microwave Method- DO NOT wrap in foil or add olive oil and salt/seasoning. Place 2 Baking Potatoes in microwave and follow your microwave potato settings until soft. Pull out and carefully drizzle olive oil and salt/seasoning to the outside. Caution:  Hot Potatoes

While you are cooking potatoes fry 4 slices of bacon and set aside.

The next step will be the same regardless of how you cooked your potatoes. Cut the potatoes in half long way. They are hot so be careful. Scoop out the inside on the potatoes leaving the skins empty. 

Place the potatoes scoops in a bowl and add butter and cheese. Stir up. I like to to this part first so the butter and cheese will melt and incorporate. 

Once incorporated add the sour cream, green onion, garlic powder, hot sauce, salt and pepper, and crumble bacon. TASTE HERE and adjust salt to your liking. Spoon back into potato skins. Top with Jalapeno Slices.

The next step will depend on the first baking method you picked.

Oven Method- add potato halves back to a cookie sheet and place back in 350 degree oven. Cook for 20 min or until toasted on top.

Grill Method- Cook on grill on top of foil for 20 min until the potato mixture looks gooey and a little bubbly. Pull off grill and place on cookie sheet. Place under broiler to toast the top.

Smoker Method- Use the Grill method here amd finish off under the broiler.

Microwave Method- Place potato halves on a microwave safe plate. Cook for 2 minutes. Place on cookie sheet and toast under the broiler.

Enjoy as a side dish or a whole plate full. 😘 Don't forget those seasoned skins!! Yum!

Hearty Jalapeno "Double Shot" Potatoes

Serving Size: 2

INGREDIENTS

2 Baking Potatoes
1 tsp Olive Oil per Potato
1 tsp of salt of favorite seasoning blend
4 slices of bacon
2 TBSP Butter
1.5 cups of shredded cheddar mix
1/2 cup sour cream
1 diced green onion
1 tsp garlic powder
5 drops Hot sauce (or more)
1 tsp salt plus more to taste
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
3-6 fresh jalapeno slices per half

Bake your potatoes using the method you prefer (see above.) Cut the potatoes in half long way. They are hot so be careful. Scoop out the inside on the potatoes into a bowl, leaving the skins empty and add butter and cheese. Stir up so the butter and cheese will melt and incorporate. Once incorporated add the sour cream, green onion, garlic powder, hot sauce, salt and pepper, and crumble bacon. TASTE HERE and adjust salt to your liking. Spoon back into potato skins. Top with Jalapeno Slices. Cook the potatoes again depending on the method you choose (see above) until potato mixture is bubbly and top is toasted. Enjoy the seasoned skins too!!