These potatoes are a family favorite. Mashed cheesy potatoes with bacon? Ummm, yes! You have to plan ahead a bit by baking your potatoes in advance. After that, the active time is pretty low and you’re left with a filling, tasty meal! America’s Test Kitchen also suggests variations of this recipe: chorizo & chipotle or pancetta & mozzarella. Both variations sound delicious, but my family is so in love with the original that we haven’t tried them!
You can also make ahead by following all recipe steps until you have the potato shells filled. Then, cool the potatoes completely, wrap them in plastic, and refrigerate up to 24 hours (increase the bake time to 25 minutes).
