Potato Boats

Do you ever get ambitious at 7 AM with your dinner plans?
I do.
I am full of energy first thing in the morning, the day is new ready to be attacked. It is waiting for a plan, and you know how much I like a plan!
I have all kinds of tasty, fun food ideas floating around in my head ...MickeyMousePancakes, StuffedBellPeppers, PotatoSkinPizza, ChixOnAStix, ChixBallSoup, MeatloafCupCakes&ColoredMashedPotIcing...
Potato boats were one of those 'great ideas'.
I knew my kids would love them.
Oh, they LOVED them, as did the man of the house but
.they. aren't. quick.

So if you're ambitious today, try these :)

Potato Boats
Bake baking potatoes.
Cool.
Slice the warm potato in half (the long way) and scoop out centers.
Place skins in a greased baking dish.

Make mashed potatoes, but keep the mixture on the thick side.

I baked 4 LG potatoes, added salt to taste, and APPROX: 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/3 cup cream cheese and enough milk to make a smooth and creamy, but not runny, filling.

Carefully fill potato skins.
I used a decorator bag to fill mine.

Sprinkle the Boats with fresh chives, cheese and crumbled bacon.
Return to refrigerator until you are ready to bake.

Bake at 375* for 20 - 30 minutes or until heated through. Cover if needed to keep from browning.

Enjoy!