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Sweet Potato Bacon Boats


From the Kitchen of:  Karla

Karla said this is a family favorite and wanted to share. It is not as sweet as the marshmallow kind.

Scrub the potatoes. Bake at 350degrees for 1 hour or until done. Cut a slice from the top of each potato; discard. Scoop out inside of potato, being careful not to break the shell. Set shells aside.

In a mixer bowl, beat together scooped-out potatoes, 3/4 cup of cheese, butter or margarine, salt and dash of pepper with an electric mixer until fluffy. Fold in 3/4 of the crumbled bacon. Pile mixture into potato shells. Place in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered in a 350degrees oven for 25-30 minutes. Top with remaining cheese and bacon.

YIELD: 6-8 Servings