Super-Stuffed Mexican Potatoes

SSuper-Stuffed Mexican Potatoes

Super-Stuffed Mexican Potatoes

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

These taters are packed!  Your whole family will enjoy this hearty stuffed potato.

         Steve Westphal                                                                                Wind Lake, Wisconsin

 

Super-Stuffed Mexican Potatoes Recipe

 

 

Super-Stuffed Mexican Potatoes

4 large baking potatoes

1 jar (16 oz.) black bean and corn salsa

1 package (6 oz.) ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips

1 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)

1 medium tomato, chopped

Optional toppings:   chopped green onions, sliced ripe olives and sour cream

 

Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on microwave-safe plate.  Microwave, uncovered, on high for 15-17 minutes or until tender, turning once.

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the salsa, chicken and cheese.  Cook and stir over medium heat until cheese is melted.

Cut an “X” in top of each potato; fluff pulp with a fork.  Spoon salsa mixture over potatoes and sprinkle  with tomato.  Serve with topping of your choice.        4 servings

 

(Recipe for Super-Stuffed Mexican Potatoes was in www.tasteofhome.com, 2015)

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Cheesy Corn Chowder

 

Cheesy Corn Chowder

Cheesy Corn Chowder

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

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I’ve had this chowder recipe for 30 years, and whole family really enjoys its cheesy corn taste.  It makes a big pot – enough for seconds!!

                  Lola Comer                                                                         Marysville, Washington

 

Cheesy Corn Chowder Recipe

 

Cheese Corn Chowder

6 bacon strips, chopped

¾ cup chopped sweet onion

2 ½ cup water

2 ½ cups cubed peeled potatoes

2 cups sliced fresh carrots

2 tsp. chicken bouillon granules

3 cans (11 oz.) gold and white corn, drained

½ tsp. pepper

7 Tbsp. flour

5 cups 2% milk

3 cups (12 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)

 

In a Dutch oven, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until onion is tender.  Add the water, potatoes, carrots and bouillon; bring to a boil.  Reduced heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Stir in corn and pepper.  In a large bowl, whisk flour and milk until smooth; add to soup.  Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.  Reduce heat.  Add the cheeses; cook and stir until melted.        15 servings

 

(Recipe for Cheesy Corn Chowder was in www.tasteofhome.com, 2015)

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