TWICE BAKED POTATOES WITH ALOUETTE CHEESE

Twice Baked Potatoes With Alouette Cheese image

Provided by Corrinne J

Categories Potato

Time 25m

Yield 4 potatoes, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium baking potatoes
1 egg
1 pinch nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon chopped chives
1/2 cup alouette light garlic & herbs spreadable cheese
4 teaspoons bacon, pieces if desired*
1 green onion, thinly sliced, if desired

Steps:

Scrub and dry potatoes. Pierce with fork. Microwave on high for 8 to 10 minutes or until soft. Or bake at.
350° F for 1 hour or until soft.
Cut potatoes in half. Scoop out flesh into medium bowl, leaving ¼ inch around edge of potato.
Mash with fork, or mix with a hand held mixer adding the egg, nutmeg, chives and Alouette until well mixed.
Spoon back into potato shells. Top with bacon.
Place on microwave-safe dish and microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Or place on oven-safe dish and bake 15 minutes at 350° F or until thoroughly heated.
Sprinkle with green onion.
*Look for real bacon pieces in the aisle with the salad dressings. Or you could fry 1 to 2 strips of bacon very crisp, drain and crumble.