twice baked potatoes and rice

Definitely a childhood favorite. This was my first shot at making them on my own, and it was awesome! One of the easiest things to make, too. 

Ingredients:

4 medium potatoes

3 tablespoons of butter, slightly melted

2 tablespoons of milk

1/2 teaspoon of salt

3 oz cream cheese, cubed

basil

shredded cheese

White or brown rice

Pierce potatoes and bake at 375 degrees F for 1 hour or until tender. Cool. Cut a thin slice off the top of each potato. Scoop out the pulp and place in a mixing bowl. Add butter, milk and salt then beat until fluffy. Beat in cream cheese and sour cream. Spoon into potato shells. Sprinkle with basil. Place on a baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and tops are golden brown. Sprinkle with cheese and serve. While waiting on the potatoes this last time, prepare rice as the packaging suggests. I also added in some shredded carrots for taste!