Muenster And Bacon Stuffed Potatoes Recipes

BACON 'N' CHEESE STUFFED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bake potatoes at 400° for 1 hour or until tender. Cool slightly. Reduce heat to 350°. , Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a thin shell. In a large bowl, mash the pulp with butter. Stir in the sour cream, cheese, bacon and onions. Spoon or pipe into potato shells. , Place on a baking sheet. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

MUENSTER AND BACON STUFFED POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Scrub potatoes and pat dry. 2. Prick skin of each with a fork. 3. Bake in 400 degree over for 1 hour or until soft and skins firm. 4. Cut each potato in half longways. Carefully, using a spoon, scoop out the pulp, leaving enough for a ¼ inch thick shell. 5. Put potato pulp in a bowl and mash, beat in onions, salt and pepper. 6. Spoon back into sheels, mounding slightly. 7. Sprinkle with bacon. 8. Place in 350 degree oven to just heat through (about 10 minutes).

MUENSTER STUFFED POTATOES

Steps:

• Scrub the potatoes and bake at 400 degrees for 45-50 minutes, or until done. Allow to cool just enough so that you can handle them without injury. Cut them in half lengthwise and scoop them out, reserving the shells.
• Place potato insides into a bowl and mash or press through a ricer. While still hot, mix in the Muenster cheese, garlic and 8 tablespoons (1 stick) melted butter.
• Add the milk gradually, stirring briskly, until the potatoes are light and fluffy. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Spoon mixture back into the potato shells. Combine bread crumbs with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter, and sprinkle mixture over the tops of the potatoes.
• Refrigerate or freeze if desired. To serve, allow them to come to room temperature, then bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

FETA AND BACON STUFFED CHICKEN WITH ONION MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned but still soft. Reserve the bacon grease in the skillet, and cool the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Once cool, mix the bacon together with the feta cheese, 3 tablespoons of sour cream, oregano, and black pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
• Lay a chicken breast flat onto your work surface. Use the tip of a sharp boning or paring knife to cut a 2-inch pocket in the chicken breast. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts. Spoon the bacon mixture into the pockets. Pour the flour, egg, and bread crumbs into separate, shallow dishes. Gently press the chicken breasts into the flour to coat. Dip each into the beaten egg, then press into bread crumbs.
• Reheat the bacon grease over medium heat. Brown the chicken breasts on both sides in the hot fat, about 2 minutes per side. Reserve the bacon grease in the pan. Place the breasts on a baking dish, and bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink and the filling is hot, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Meanwhile, place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
• While the potatoes are boiling, cook the onion in the remaining bacon grease over medium heat until very tender and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Once the potatoes are done, mash together with the onion, butter, and remaining 3 tablespoons of sour cream. Serve the chicken breasts accompanied by the mashed potatoes.

BACON AND CHEESE-STUFFED POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Pierce each potato in several places with fork or sharp knife. Bake 1 hour or until tender. Cool 5 min.
• Cut potatoes lengthwise in half; scoop out centers into medium bowl, leaving 1/8-inch-thick shells. Add cheese, butter, milk and pepper to potatoes in bowl; mash until desired consistency. Stir in bacon and chives; spoon into potato shells. Place in shallow baking dish.
• Bake 30 min. or until heated through.

CHICKEN AND BACON STUFFED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bake potatoes at 400 degrees F for 60-90 minutes or until tender. Remove and allow to cool enough to handle. When cooled, slice off top of each potato and scoop out pulp, leaving thin shell.
• In a bowl mash potato pulp, mayo, and milk (adding more/less to reach desired consistency). Stir in Velveeta, chicken, and two slices' worth of bacon. Add seasons to taste.
• Stuff potatoes with this mixture. Top with grated cheese, remaining bacon, and a couple dashes paprika. Place uncovered in a small baking dish.
• Bake 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and potatoes are heated through.