Couch Potatoes Recipes

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.

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.

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.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a heavy saucepan, mix flour, salt and milk until smooth. Add garlic and butter; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted., In a greased 8-in. or 1-1/2-qt. baking dish, layer onion and potatoes. Top with sauce., Bake, covered, 25 minutes. Uncover; bake until potatoes are tender, 40-45 minutes.