Wednesday, June 09, 2004
Twice-Baked Potatoes
Fun and easy for the whole family to learn and make together. Twice-baked potatoes are a terrific hit with any meal and add another way to enjoy potatoes.
4 medium-sized potatoes (one for each person)
¾ cup grated cheddar or mozzarella cheese
½ cup of sour cream or milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons crumbled crisp bacon (or Bacon Bits)
2 tablespoons chives (fresh or dried)
Puncture each potato with a fork. Bake the potatoes in a pre-heated 350°F oven for approximately 1 hour until completely cooked. Check by poking with a fork. Remove potatoes and carefully slice each one in half. Mix melted butter, sour cream and ½ cup of the grated cheese in a mixing bowl. Using a spoon, scoop the insides of the potatoes into the bowl (be careful – hot!) carefully saving the skins and placing them on a baking sheet. Mash and mix together. Scoop mashed potato mix back into the skins. Sprinkle remaining cheese, crumbled bacon and chives on top of the potatoes. Place baking sheet back into the oven for another 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove from oven and serve with main course.
Makes 4 servings.
4 medium-sized potatoes (one for each person)
¾ cup grated cheddar or mozzarella cheese
½ cup of sour cream or milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons crumbled crisp bacon (or Bacon Bits)
2 tablespoons chives (fresh or dried)
Puncture each potato with a fork. Bake the potatoes in a pre-heated 350°F oven for approximately 1 hour until completely cooked. Check by poking with a fork. Remove potatoes and carefully slice each one in half. Mix melted butter, sour cream and ½ cup of the grated cheese in a mixing bowl. Using a spoon, scoop the insides of the potatoes into the bowl (be careful – hot!) carefully saving the skins and placing them on a baking sheet. Mash and mix together. Scoop mashed potato mix back into the skins. Sprinkle remaining cheese, crumbled bacon and chives on top of the potatoes. Place baking sheet back into the oven for another 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove from oven and serve with main course.
Makes 4 servings.
