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 BBS: The GWE BBS [ASV/CIN]
Date: 01-14-94 (21:12)             Number: 383
From: ANGELA #142 @1614017*1       Refer#: NONE
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Subj: Cheesy Bacon-Baked Potato      Conf: (37) Home Cooki
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Cheesy Bacon-baked Potatoes
Preparation:  20 minutes
Baking time:  1 hr., 20 minutes
Oven temp:    425. F and 350. F
Serves:           4

Ingredients:
4 large baking potatoes
4 slices bacon
1/3 C chopped onion
1/3 C diced green pepper
2 C sliced mushrooms
1 C 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 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 425. F 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.  Continue 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 350.F for 20 minutes or until slightly brown on top.

9.  Enjoy!

All nutritional information is per single serving.
Calories.....581
Protein.......19 g
Calcium......46 mg
Cholesterol..160 mg
Carbohydrates..55 g
Sodium........1213 mg
Fat...............32 g

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