=========================================================================== BBS: The GWE BBS [ASV/CIN] Date: 05-19-09 (28 19) Number: 395 From: WILD MUNCHKIN #1 @15490*3 Refer#: NONE To: ALL Recvd: YES Subj: 9The best POTATOES in th Conf: (37) Home Cooki --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cheesy Bacon-Baked Potatoes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Description: Filled with cheese, bacon and vegetables, these potatoes are a tasty accompaniment and even a full meal. Prepare ahead and save the last-minute baking. Preparation: 20 Minutes Baking time: 1 hr., 20 minutes Oven temp: 425ø F and 350ø F Serves: 4 Ingredients: 4 large baking potatoes 4 slices bacon 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup diced green pepper 2 cups sliced mushrooms 1« cups grated cheddar cheese, divided 2 Tbsp. milk 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine 1 egg slightly beaten 1 tsp. salt Health note: To reduce fat, use vegetarian bacon bits; steam vegetables and halve cheese. Microwave Tips: You may prepare the potatoes in the microwave oven. Place potatoes on a microwave-safe plate. Prick with fork. Microwave on HIGH <100%> power for 13 to 15 minutes. Wrap in a towel; let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Proceed from Step 3. Preparation: 1. Scrub potatoes. Pat dry. Pierce with a fork. 2. Bake at 425øF for 55 to 65 minutes or until soft. 3. Meanwhile, sautee bacon in a skillet until brown. Cool and crumble. 4. In 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings, cook onion and green pepper until still tender-crisp. Add mushrooms. Continues sauteeing until mushrooms are cooked. Set aside. 5. When potatoes are cooked, cut a slice from the top of each. Scoop out flesh, keeping shell intact. 6. Mash potato pulp. Add 1 cup cheese, milk butter, egg, salt, vegetables and half the bacon. 7. Spoon mixture into shells. Top with remaining cheese and bacon. 8. Bake at 350øF for 20 minutes or until slightly brown on top. 9. Enjoy! Then send email to WILD Munchkin to lemme know how you liked it. All nutritional information is per single serving. Calories........581 Carbohydrates......55 g Protein..........19 g Sodium...........1213 mg Calcium..........46 mg Fat................32 g Cholesterol.....160 mg