Two classic dishes come together to make the ultimate comfort food.

Compromise is key to a happy marriage, so we improvised a mashup of our two favorites.

Enter cheeseburger twice-baked potatoes.

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For a fairly simple recipe, this one delivers big time.

I certainly wasnt going to argue!

A Note on Portion Sizes

As written, this recipe makes six well-stuffed halves.

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One half was plenty for my appetite, but my husband devoured two halves.

This also left us with the remaining three halves for dinner the next night.

I get everything else ready while theyre baking, and Im a sucker for crispy potato skin.

Cheeseburger stuffed baked potatoes on parchment paper

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If youre strapped for time, I totally supportcooking your potatoes in the microwave.

Microwave potatoes are ready for scooping and filling in about 15 minutes rather than an hour.

Use a fork to poke holes on all sides.

olive oil coated potatoes on a baking sheet for cheeseburger stuffed baked potatoes recipe

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Rub each potato all over with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

Theyre done when easily pierced with a fork all the way through the middle.

Set aside to cool slightly and leave the oven on.

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While the potatoes are baking, warm a teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the diced onions and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Push the onions to the edges of the pan to create space in the center.

caramelized onions in a skillet for cheeseburger stuffed baked potatoes recipe

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Add the ground beef and sprinkle with another 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Use a stiff spatula to break up the ground beef into small crumbles.

Cook until browned, gradually mixing in with the onions.

ground beef cooked with the caramelized onions in a skillet for cheeseburger stuffed baked potatoes recipe

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Remove the pan from the heat.

Stir in the cooked onions and ground beef.

Taste and add more sour cream if youd like a creamier filling or salt if needed.

baked potatoes cut in half and the potato middles scooped out for cheeseburger stuffed baked potatoes recipe

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Arrange the empty potato halves on the baking sheet like boats.

Divide the filling between all the halves.

The filling will be mounded quite high, almost to the original size of the potato.

potato middle, sour cream, and cheddar mixed together in a bowl for cheeseburger stuffed baked potatoes recipe

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Return the potatoes to the oven and warm for 10 minutes.

Taste and add more ketchup or relish if desired.

Serve 1 to 2 halves per person, depending on your appetite.

cooked ground beef mixed with the cheesy potato filling for cheeseburger stuffed baked potatoes recipe

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Top with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and a drizzle of burger sauce.

Store the sauce separately for up to a week in the fridge.

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filling added to baked potato shells on the baking sheet for cheeseburger stuffed baked potatoes recipe

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baked cheeseburger stuffed potatoes on a baking sheet

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bowl of sauce for cheeseburger stuffed baked potatoes recipe

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cheeseburger stuffed baked potatoes topped with shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet

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Cheeseburger stuffed baked potatoes with toppings on a plate

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