Stuffedbakedpotatoesdeconstructed Recipes

STUFFED BAKED POTATOES DECONSTRUCTED

Steps:

• Thouroughly wash large russets and bake at 450 degrees for 50-60 minutes.
• Remove from oven. When cool enough to handle, cut in half lengthwise and scrape out potato, leavine a scant 1/8 inch of potato on skin.
• If your potato is baked perfectly, feel free to use it, rather than using the potato buds. You will need to add some milk and butter to make the right consistancy.
• If using the Potato Buds, prepare according to package directions, but make them a bit thicker by adding an extra 1/4 cup of buds when told to add the buds. You have to do this to compensate for the sour cream which can make your potatoes too thin.
• Add all remaining ingredients to your potato and mix well.
• Place the 4 halves of potato skin under broiler and broil until very crisp, watch closely to avoid burning. You can lower the rack to keep from burning.
• Tear or cut the crisp potato skins into "chips".
• Place the "potato mash" on plate, garnish with some chives and serve the "chips" to scoup up the potato. I actually stuck the skin chips into the mash at odd angles, it looked kinda cool.
• *****This is one of the oddest things I have ever dreamed up, but it is good.

STUFFED BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash potatoes and poke 2 or 3 vent holes in each with a fork. Bake potatoes in oven until done, about 1 hour. (Poke with a fork and if fork goes in easily they are done). Remove potatoes from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Slice potatoes in 1/2 lengthwise and scoop pulp into mixing bowl being careful not to break skin. Mash potatoes with butter, cheese, milk, and chives. Taste-test and adjust seasoning if necessary with salt and pepper. Spoon mashed potatoes back into skins and place in a 9 by 13-inch dish. Return to oven and heat thoroughly.

STUFFED BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bake potatoes: Prick with fork before baking. Bake in 375 degree oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour or in microwave oven (I use the microwave, it's easier) for 8 minutes on each side.
• Carefully scoop out insides of potatoes into large mixing bowl. Potatoes are very hot, use hot pad to hold them. Add the rest of the ingredients, and 4 tablespoons of the melted butter. Beat with electric mixer until smooth.
• Spoon potatoes into shells. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. Enjoy!

STUFFED BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bake potatoes at 400° for 1 hour or until tender.
• Reduce heat to 375°.
• Cut each potato in half lengthwise; scoop out the pulp, leaving a thin shell.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat the pulp with butter.
• Stir in 1 cup of cheese, sour cream, salad dressing mix, chives and garlic.
• Spoon into potato shells.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Place on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
• Top with bacon and green onions.

CREAMY STUFFED BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 375° for 1 hour or until tender. When cool enough to handle, cut a thin slice off the top of each potato and discard. Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp, leaving thin shells. , In a large bowl, beat the pulp with butter. Stir in 1 cup of cheese, sour cream, salad dressing mix, chives and garlic. Spoon into potato shells. Sprinkle with remaining cheese., Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 375 ° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Top with bacon and green onion.

DELUXE STUFFED BAKED POTATOES (NOT FOR DIETERS!!)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Bake potatoes wrapped in foil until tender (about one hour).
• Meanwhile fry bacon until crispy, crumble.
• Reserve grease.
• In large bowl add bacon grease (optional).
• Add Cheddar, Sour Cream, Butter, Green Onion and Crispy bacon pieces to bowl.
• Remove potatoes and when cool enough to handle cut in half and scoop out flesh into bowl.
• (Flesh should still be warm so ingredients will melt).
• Save skins for stuffing!
• Mash potato and ingredients.
• Stuff skins (will make about 4 jumbo halves).
• Bake at 400 degrees until browned (about 10 minutes).