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Then stuffed potatoes can be reheated in the microwave in a few minutes. Or for more crispiness, in a 350 degree oven for about half an hour. In these recipes. I’m giving you the quantities for only 2 baking potatoes, stuffed. This will make 4 halves, or 2 to 4 servings. For larger quantities, just double, triple, etc. the amounts. Use regular baking potatoes such as Maine or Idaho, for best results. These vegetable stuffed potatoes are my favorites. They have a delicious flavor without adding too many extra calories. 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Microwave on high for 7 to 8 minutes, turning them over halfway through. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes to cool slightly. 2. Cut potatoes in half length wise, and scoop out potato, leaving about Vi-inch shell. Set shells aside. 3. In a small bowl or casserole, combine margarine or butter with garlic, scallions, carrot, and mushrooms. Cover and microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring once, until vegetables are tender. 4. In a large bowl, whip potatoes with remaining ingredients, beating until smooth. Stir in sauteed vegetables, mixing well. Spoon filling back into potato shells. 5. If serving immediately, place potatoes on serving plate, cover with waxed paper and microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes to heat filling, makes 4 halves. 6. If making ahead, refrigerate, covered, until serving time. To reheat, cover with waxed paper and microwave on medium high (70,7) for 5 to 6 minutes for 4 halves. Bacon and Cream Cheese Potatoes 2 large baking potatoes, about 1 pound 2 slices bacon 1 Vz ounces cream cheese (half a 3- ounce box) 2 to 3 tablespoons milk 1 chopped green onion (or 1 tablespoon minced onion) y* teaspoon salt 1. Scrub potatoes and pierce with a fork. Microwave on high for 7 to 8 minutes on, turning them over halfway through. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes to cool slightly. 2. Place bacon on a paper towel Patz 101 FEEDER AND CONVEYOR for simplicity and 5.6. LEWIS AND U 215-869-9440 869-2214 FOREST HILL, Ml LESTER EDWARDS 301-838-5971 301-^79-1930 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, May 24,1986-817 on a plate and microwave 2 minutes on high, until crispy. Crumble each slice separately. 3. Cut potatoes in half length wise, and scoop out potato, leaving about V«-inch shell. Set shells aside. 4. Mash cooked potatoes with milk and cream cheese, whipping until smooth. Stir in me crumbled bacon slice (reserving second slice for topping) and remaing ingredients. Spoon filling back into potato shells. 5. If serving immediately, place potatoes on serving plate, cover with waxed paper and microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes to heat filling. Top with reserved bacon just before serving. Makes 4 halves. 6, If making ahead, refrigerate until serving time. To reheat, cover with waxed paper, and microwave on medium (50,5) for 8 to 9 minutes for 4 halves, until hot. (The lower power is necesary because of the cheese content. The filling tends to bubble out on higher powers.) Top with reserved bacon and microwave on high for 30 seconds to heat bacon. Tips; To increase the quantity of these recipes, microwave 4 large potatoes on high for 14 to 15 minutes; microwave 6 large ones on high for about 20 minutes. Check a chart in your oven’s cookbook for larger quantities. Invent your own recipes, by mashing potatoes with cheese; or mayonaise and onion for a hot potato salad taste; or pepers, tomatoes and mozarella cheese for an Italian flavor! 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