Bytes has developed his own repertoire of recipes that are quick, easy and tasty. He offered to share some of them with you because we all can use a quick and easy dinner that is super yummy — a meal that is quick to prepare and clean up and move on to the evening’s activity. Or in this particular case so I can keep caulking and painting and caulking and painting and caulking. . . . . . Here’s another recipe in a (sort of random) series titled “Bytes Bites”. Actually it’s a two-fer because you’ll get two meals out of this — really a win-win!!!
- 1 baking potato, scrubbed with skin on
- ¼ shredded cheese of your choice such as cheddar or colby jack,
- 2 tablespoons filling of choice such as diced ham, chicken, bacon, diced onion or mixed vegetables or any combination of these
- 1 egg
- salt and pepper to taste
- Select the number of potatoes needed for the meal and scrub well, removing any imperfections.
- Remove a slice of potato lengthwise and set aside.
- Use a sharp knife to "dice" the interior of the potato without cutting through the bottom or sides. You'll want to leave a layer about ¼ to ½ inch of potato against the skin. Use a melon baller or spoon to remove the diced pieces of potato and set aside. Place potato shell on baking pan.
- Add a little cheese to the bottom of the shell, and then add filling to about half an inch below the top of the potato shell.
- Break one egg for each potato you are baking into a small bowl and stir until well mixed. Add salt and pepper and stir again. Pour gently over the filled potato until the shell is filled to just below the top.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about an hour until potato can easily be punctured with a fork or toothpick.
- Top with remaining cheese and slip back into hot oven until cheese melts.
- Serve immediately.
- Take set aside potato slice and dice into bite size pieces to add to scooped out potato bits. Place in appropriate sized, greased baking dish. Add any leftover filling and stir quickly to mix. Cheese is optional, but I like an additional ¼ cup per potato sprinkled over the top of the potato/filling mix. For each potato used, crack and scramble one egg (in addition to one listed in ingredients above). Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour egg mixture over potatoes/filling mixture in baking dish and bake along with the stuffed potatoes. This is done when table knife inserted in center comes out clean. Baking time will vary according to number of potatoes used, but a general rule of thumb is about 20 minutes for each potato. Let cool and warm for serving the next day in the microwave.
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Lori Hart says
Genius! What a great idea. I found your recipe over at the Create, Link, Inspire Tuesday link party at Naptime Creations. I host Tickle My Tastebuds Tuesday and would love it if you would come over and share this recipe. I’m sure our party goers would love it! Here is the link http://bit.ly/1jlh94r. Have a wonderful day!
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Adrian says
Oh man, this looks like my kind of dish. I absolutely LOVE potatoes and cheese and love them even better when they are put together. Pinning and making!
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Bobbi says
This looks very yummy!!! I’m so making this soon!!
Thanks for sharing! Pinned it!
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