Loaded Baked Potato Soup Chilis Copycat Recipe Recipe 375 Food

COPYCAT CHILIS LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP RECIPE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large saucepan, Add diced onions and saute until translucent, but not browned.
• Sprinkle the flour over the onions, stirring to incorporate , cook for about a minute, stirring gently. Add stock and bring to a simmer.
• In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in COLD water.
• To the saucepan, add instant mashed potato flakes, dissolved cornstarch water and seasonings, whisking gently to incorporate all of the ingredients over medium-high heat.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, whisking often. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Cut the baked potatoes in half lengthwise, make a couple of slits in the potatoes to make small bite-sized pieces, then scoop out the contents with a large spoon.
• To the soup base, add the potato pieces, 1/3 c. shredded cheddar cheese and half & half, bring it back to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer the soup for another 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

CHUNKY LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375. Place bacon on a lined baking sheet and cook for 15 minutes or until crisp and most fat is rendered. Pour off the fat and reserve. Crumble bacon and set aside.
• Pierce potatoes with a fork and microwave on high until they are soft and baked through, about 8-10 minutes depending on your microwave. Set aside to cool, then peel and chop. I sometimes leave half with peel, half without for more texture.
• In a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat, melt butter and stir in 2 tablespoons of reserved bacon fat. Saute onions and garlic in the butter until softened, about 6-7 minutes.
• Sprinkle flour over onions and stir into a paste (roux). Cook for 2-3 minutes to remove raw flour taste, then whisk in chicken stock slowly, then milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
• When thick and bubbling, add salt and peppers, and then the cream cheese. Using a potato masher, mash cheese to melt and remove lumps.
• Add potatoes and use masher to create your desired texture. We like a thick soup with plenty of lumps of potato left. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes to incorporate flavors. Add more seasoning salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve topped with reserved bacon bits, cheese, sour cream and chopped green onions. Enjoy!

EASY LOADED BAKED POTATOES (4 WAYS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Clean potatoes and wrap with foil.
• Bake for 1 hour or until tender.
• Cut a large X on top of potato and make an opening.
• Load with topping.
• Variation #1 Ham and Alfredo:.
• Pour Alfredo sauce in a sauce pan and stir in ham.
• Cook over medium heat until mixture is hot.
• Spoon mixture over potatoes.
• Variation #2 Broccoli and Cheese:.
• Heat Brocoli and cheese mixture in a sauce pan over medium heat until hot.
• Spoon mixture over potato.
• Variation #3 Tex Mex:.
• Spoon 2 Tablespoons of salsa on each potato.
• Top with sour cream and guacamole.
• Variation #4 Chili and Cheese:.
• Stir chili and cheese together in a medium sauce pan and heat on medium heat.
• Cook until cheese is melted and spoon mixture over potatoes.

BAKED POTATOES WITH VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Wash potatoes thoroughly and poke with a fork 4-5 times. Wrap in foil or place on a cookie sheet.
• Place in oven for 45-60 minutes or until soft.
• While potatoes are cooking, chop olives and green onions into small slices and grate carrots.
• Heat chili briefly in microwave or on stove top until warm.
• Place olives, carrots, onions, broccoli, cheddar cheese, yogurt or sour cream, chili and salsa out buffet-style to create your own potato bar!
• Carefully take out potatoes when finished cooking. Slice open and garnish with your favorite toppings.
• Serves 6.

LOADED BAKED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a greased 15x10x1 inch baking pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Bake, uncovered at 425° for 40-45 minutes or until tender.
• Cool in pan on a wire rack.
• In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, bacon, cheese, onion and pickles.
• In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise and mustard; pour over the potato mixture and toss to coat.
• Serve immediately.