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I love that these can be varied to taste.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-02-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedTree"},"reviewBody":"We love this recipe - definitely a filling meal! Very flavourful and definitely cheesy! This is one of our favourite holiday meals. Nice and easy!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-02-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeFlower"},"reviewBody":"I love stuffed twice baked taters,I always put green onions in mine cuz thats the way I like them,lots of flavor and bacon,cheese,and what ever else,it makes for a big potato when done,so I cut it in half,its only my husband and myself so 1 potato does the trick..You can put anything you like in one,veggies are good also!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-08-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeGuitar"},"reviewBody":"Really tasty. We made as a main dish and served with a salad. Prep work did seem a bit much but worth it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-05-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenTeepee"},"reviewBody":"Loved this recipe as is - served it with a salad which made for a complete meal. Could change it up in many different ways. Very satisfying!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-01-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedCupcake"},"reviewBody":"This is super delicious and healthy. I had ginormous potatoes on hand so I used only one for me and my hubby. I had to sub sour cream for the cottage cheese and white cheddar for the Swiss. Will make this again. 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