Twice-Baked New Potatoes
magazine (Dec '03-Laura says "darling" and "no garlic!"
- 1 1/2 lb small red potatoes
- 2 1/2 tbsp veg oil (2-3)
- 1 c shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
- 1/2 c sour cream
- 1 pack cream cheese (3 oz), softened
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper (or up to 1/2 tsp)
- 1/2 lb sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/3 c minced green onion (Laura says NO)
- 1 garlic clove, minced (Laura says NO)
Pierce potatoes; rub skins w/oil. Place in baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400 for 50 min or til tender. Allow to cool to the touch. In a mixing bowl, combine Monterey Jack, sour cream, cream cheese, onions (optional), basil, garlic (optional), S&P. Cut potatoes in half; carefully scoop out pulp, leaving a thin shell. Add pulp to the cheese mixture and mash; stir in bacon. Stuff potato shells. Broil for 7-8 min until heated through. (or bake 400 til heated thru)
Note: Try creaming potatoes first and then adding other stuff.