Can Overstuffed Twice-Baked Potatoes make a whole meal?

This steakhouse favorite is considered a side dish in a restaurant but our recipe for Overstuffed Twice-Baked Potatoes makes a filling entree. As we get older (read rounder), we don't need a steak to go with the loaded baked potato.

But is it realistic for a regular weeknight? Yep. You can make our Overstuffed Twice-Baked Potatoes in under 25 minutes. Well, that is, with a couple of tricks.

You need a stash of already-baked potatoes on hand. (Click here for our favorite high-heat technique.) And why not bake a bunch since you're heating up the oven anyway? Makes sense to us!

These potatoes are fairly flexible and can be stuffed with any type of potato topping -- chopped broccoli, ham and various cheeses are always welcomed.

Our recipe is reminiscent of twice-baked potatoes from Alicia’s childhood but that version was banned some years ago due to a high fat content. This slightly slimmed-down version makes a worthy light dinner – and we’re not kidding about the name “overstuffed”!