31 Oct 2006 11:49 AM

Bacon-and-Pea-Stuffed Potatoes

Do you love potatoes but your tired of the same old way.  If you kids like baked potatoes this is a good way for them to eat their vegtables along with the potato. 

4 (6oz.) baking potatoes, 2 tablepoons unsalted butter, Salt and pepper, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 lb. bacon, cooked until crisp, crumbled, 11/2 cups fozen peas, thawed (6oz.) and 2 cups grated Cheddar (8oz.)

Preheat oen to 450 degrees F.  Scrub potatoes, dry well and pierce several times iwth a fork.  Microwave for 4 minutes on high.  Turn potatoes over and cook for 4 more minutes.  Turn again, cook on low for 2 minutes, turn and cook another 2minutes.  Transfer potatoes to a work surface and cover with a bowl.  Let sit for 5 minutes.  SLice a 1/4-inch "lid" off top of each potato; discard.  With a small spoon scoop out flesh, leaving a shell with a 1/4-inch "wall" fo flesh.  Mix scooped-out potato with butter, salt, pepper and milk in large bowl.  Mash with a fork until blended (mixture should be chunky).  Stir in bacon, peas and 1 cup cheese.  Fill potato skins with equal amounts fo potato mixture.  top with remaining cheese and bake until cheese has melted and filling is warmed, about 10 minutes. * Use can use almost any cooked vegetables or meat in the potato.*

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