Dinner with the Works

Wow, cooking everyday is taking a toll, it is work......enjoyable work.......but work all the same. Tonight it is Super Stuffed Potatoes with The Works. I have to say that going into the meal, i was a little exciting, since I am a big fan of the stuffed potatoe. I think because of all the various ingredient options it leaves open to you.......so here we go!!!!!

Ingredient

2 large potatoes Russets are the best for baking, just jab it a few times with a fork.

EVOO(as always:-)

4 slices center cut bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces

2 scallions, chopped

1/2 cup sour cream

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, colby or smoked chedder(I use a mixture of all three)

Salt and black pepper

Preheat a small nonstick pan over medium high heat. Rub potatoes with a drizzle of oil. Place potatoes on a microwave safe plate and microwave on high for 12 minutes, rotating once. While potatoes cook, add chopped bacon to hot skillet and brown until bits are crisp. Add scallions and cook scallions together with bacon 1 minute more. Transfer bacon bits and green onions to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Allow potatoes to cool enough to be handled, 5 minutes.

Preheat broiler to high.

Cut potatoes in half and scoop out the flesh into a small bowl. Smash potato flesh together with sour cream until combined using a potato masher. Stir in cheddar cheese, bacon and scallions and season with salt and pepper, to your taste. Scoop filling back into potato skins and place on a cookie sheet. Place potatoes in oven and brown under broiler, 6 inches from heat 5 minutes

The verdict............well being a veg-head, I tried one without the bacon and it was fantastic, very filling and definitely a comfort food.

As for my unused bacon, my cats enjoyed it, so two paws up for rachael from them.

So until tomorrow's meal, everyone have a good night..............