Couch Potatoes Recipes

COUCH POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut each potato in half lengthwise but not all the way through, leaving potato attached at the bottom. Push potatoes open and fluff pulp with a fork. Place on a microwave-safe plate. Top each with the chili, onions, mushrooms, ham and cheese. Cover and microwave on high for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with sour cream if desired.

COUCH POTATOES

Steps:

• In 12X8 baking dish, arrange potato halves, cut side up, around edges of dish.
• Add 1 tablespoon water and cook, covered, on high, 8-10 minutes until tender, rotating dish halfway through cooking time; drain.
• Meanwhile, combine all remaining ingredients.
• Place this mixture on cut sides of potatoes and cook on high 1-2 minutes until cheese melts.

COUCH POTATO COOKIES

Steps:

• Cream together the butter and the sugar. Add flour gradually and stir well. Add vanilla, coconut, butter and lemon extract along with the crushed potato chips. Mix well. Fold in the pecans.
• Drop onto ungreased cookie sheets and flatten with the palm of your hand. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and bake at 350 degrees F. for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.

CLASSIC JACKET POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Rub the olive oil over the potatoes and put on the top shelf of the oven. Bake for 20 mins.
• Turn down the oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5 and bake for 45 mins-1 hr until the skin is crisp and the flesh soft.
• Cut a cross on top of each potato, squeeze the sides, add the soured cream and your favourite toppings.