Simple Serendipity Spuds Food

SUPER SPUD

Steps:

• Cut potatoes in half.
• Scoop out shells, mash potatoes.
• Combine mashed potatoes with next four ingredients.
• Fold in frankfurters.
• Return to shells mounding high.
• Bake 20 minutes at 350.
• Makes a nice light lunch when served with a salad.
• These may be prepared ahead, refrigerated and baked later.

SUPER SPUDS

Steps:

• Bake 6 potatoes. Cut in half. Scoop shells. Mash with mayonnaise, brown mustard, garlic, salt, pepper. Fold in hot dogs that have been cooked and sliced. Return to shells. Bake 20 minutes in 350* oven.

SPEEDY SPUDS

Steps:

• Scrub the potatoes with the vegetable brush. Poke each potato several times with the fork (this lets the steam escape and makes it easier to split the potato open later). Put potatoes about 1 inch apart in a circle on the plate. Microwave on High for 8 to 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Use the pot holders to take plate out of microwave.
• Peel the outside layer of skin from the green onions. Slice onions on the cutting board, using the knife (you need about 1/2 cup).
• Spray the skillet with the cooking spray. Put the green onions and ham (or bacon bits or pepperoni) in skillet. Cook over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes, stirring all the time with the wooden spoon, until ham is hot. Take skillet off hot burner.
• Cut baked potatoes lengthwise in half, using knife. (If the potatoes are too hot, hold them with a pot holder). Fluff insides of potato with fork. Put 1 tablespoon of the sour cream on each potato half, using the rubber spatula to get it out of the measuring spoon. Spread sour cream a little with rubber spatula. Top each potato half evenly with some ham mixture and cheese.

SINFUL SPUDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Scrub potatoes well and pat dry; dice (unpeeled-- don't you just love it?!?) into a 9" x 13" casserole dish.
• If preparing a smaller amount, be sure to use a smaller baking dish; the potatoes should form a fairly'solid' layer on the bottom of the dish.
• Sprinkle generously with seasoned salt and several grinds of black pepper, tossing several times as seasonings are added so that potatoes are evenly coated.
• Cut butter into thin slivers and dot evenly over top of potatoes.
• Note: The original recipe called for a whole stick of butter, but I find that makes it greasy-- using 4-5 tablespoons will provide enough to prevent sticking but not overdo.
• Cover dish with foil and bake for 1 hour, or until potatoes are tender.
• Combine sour cream and ranch dressing mix, stirring well.
• Remove potatoes from oven when done; spread sour cream mixture evenly over all.
• Sprinkle evenly with grated cheese; return to oven, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes, until cheese melts.