Elegant Vegetarian Stuffed Potatoes Food

VEGGIE-STUFFED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes on a microwave-safe plate; pierce several times with a fork. Microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until tender. When cool enough to handle, cut a thin slice off the top of each potato and discard. Scoop out pulp of each, leaving a thin shell., In a bowl, mash the pulp with sour cream. Stir in the cheese, broccoli, artichoke, bacon, garlic salt and lemon-pepper. Spoon into potato shells. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.

VEGETARIAN STUFFED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place all ingredients except potatoes and cheese in a pan in which you first put about 2 tblsp of olive oil.
• Simmer for 10 or 15 minutes, until totally blended and onion cooks a bit.
• Place potatoes, individually wrapped in paper towels, in microwave and nuke until mushy (soft when you squeeze the paper towels).
• Remove and place one potato on each plate, slit and mash a bit.
• Spoon hot chili mix over each, topping each with grated cheese.
• You can add a spoonful of sour cream and some guacomole to make these really special and good, or be creative with your own ideas!

ELEGANT BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes.
• Cut, crosswise, into thin slices, using the handle of a wooden spoon to prevent knife from cutting all the way through.
• Put potatoes in a baking dish; fan slightly. Drizzle with butter.
• Sprinkle with salt and herbs.
• Bake potatoes in 425°F (220°C) oven for 50 minutes.
• Remove from oven.
• Sprinkle with cheeses.
• Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned and cheeses are melted.