Easy and Quick Recipes

Ingredients 8 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 4 large bake potatoes (about 2 lb) 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese 1/8 teaspoon pepper Vegetable oil for deep frying 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz) 1/2 cup sour cream 2 large green onions, sliced (1/3 cup) Directions In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp; drain on paper towels. Meanwhile, gently scrub potatoes, but do not peel. Pierce potatoes to allow steam to escape. Place on microwavable paper towels. Arrange in spoke pattern with narrow ends in center. Microwave 12 to 14 minutes, turning once, until tender. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut lengthwise in halves; carefully scoop out pulp, leaving ¼-inch shells. Save potato pulp for another use. In small bowl, mix oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika, cheese and...

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups milk 1 1/4 cups water 1/4 cup margarine or butter 1 box (7.2 oz) Betty Crocker® homestyle creamy butter or roasted garlic mashed potatoes 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (4 oz) 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, if desired 1 tablespoon crumbled cooked bacon, if desired Directions In 3-quart saucepan, heat milk, water and margarine to boiling. Stir in contents of both pouches of potatoes (from potatoes box) just until moistened; let stand 1 minute. Stir with fork until smooth. Stir in cheese and 1/2 cup bacon. Spoon potatoes into serving dish; top with parsley and 1 tablespoon bacon. Servings: 10