Halloween Bonfire Potatoes

"Fireworks and bonfire potatoes - what a great combo. You can have any variety of toppings for the potatoes try traditional sour cream & chives etc etc Use you imagination go wild!"
 
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photo by French Tart photo by French Tart
photo by French Tart
photo by French Tart photo by French Tart
Ready In:
1hr 20mins
Ingredients:
6
Yields:
8 Potatoes with topping
Serves:
8
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ingredients

  • 8 medium potatoes, same size and shape, foil wrapped and 3/4 cooked
  • Chili Beef topping

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder (or less depending how spicy you want it 1 Dash of chili sauce (if you like it hot)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans chili con carne with beans (I prefer Nalleys)
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
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directions

  • Bake your potatoes until they are almost cooked.
  • About 35 min at 375°F - you can do this ahead of time.
  • ------Make the stuffing-------------.
  • In a skillet fry the ground beef, crumbling it as you cook.
  • Drain off all the fat.
  • Stir in the chili powder, salt & chili sauce and continue cooking.
  • When fully cooked, stir in the chili con carne.
  • You can reheat just before you are serving.
  • When you have the bonfire going, place the partially baked potatoes around the edge of the fire.
  • Each child is responsible for their own potato (watch them closely so they don't burn).
  • You can also have each potato on a metal hot dog stick so it is easier and safer for the children to turn the potatoes.
  • When cooked, top with the chili & cheese and enjoy.

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Reviews

  1. We went wild Bergy!! I made up a feta cheese, herb and bacon filling to go with these Bonfire Spuds, and they just HIT the spot after a busy day! I baked 8 potatoes, and we have some for tomorrow too.....I will try out your chilli topping next time and add to this review. Thanks for a comforting and warm supper dish.....you can NEVER go wrong with good old fashioned traditional fare like these baked spuds! Brilliant! FT:-)
     
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