Baked Potato with Egg, Ham and Cheese

I completely forgot that my oven wasn’t working when I decided to make this but I managed with the help of my microwave.  It was nice but I think it would be better if it was done in the oven coz I prefer oven baked potatoes and soft eggs.  Would make a good starter or snack.

Original Recipe by For the Love of Cooking.  Adapted Recipe and pictures by Amanzi-Fundu

Ingredients:

1 x Large Baking Potato

1 x Egg

1 x Slice Ham

¼ ball of Mozzarella

Black pepper

Method:

Pierce the potatoes and microwave for about 8 mins (time depends on the size of potato and voltage of your microwave!)

Slice in half and scoop out the middle of the potato (ensure you leave some if it and don’t break the skin)

Put the mozzarella into the bottom of the potato case.

Add the ham and egg.

Microwave for 1 ½ mins or until the egg is done.

Cottage Pie

Now that it is cold (and snowing), I like to make comforting food for my family so Cottage Pie was on the menu last night.

Ingredients:

For the mince:

1 x Onion
3 x Tablespoons oil
1 x Packet Minced Beef
1 x Tablespoon Mixed Herbs, dried
1 x Tablespoon Garlic, chopped
1/2 Box Passata (or chopped tomatoes)
2 x Cups mixed vegetables
1 x teaspoon of sugar
Salt and pepper to taste

For the mash:

500g  Potatoes, boiled
50ml Milk, semi skimmed
2 Tablespoons Butter
Salt and pepper to taste


Method:

For the mashed potatoes:

Boil the Potatoes
When soft mash them.
Add the milk and continue mashing.
Add the butter and stir.
Return to the hot plate and continue stiring.
Season to taste.

For the mince:

In a pot heat the oil.
Add the onion and saute until soft.
Add the mixed herbs and garlic and cook for a further 3 mins.
Add the mince and cook until brown.
Add the Passata (or tomato)
Add the teaspoon of sugar.
Season to taste.

Assemble:

Add the vegetables to the mince mixture and pour into a casserole / baking dish.
Spoon (or pipe) the mashed potato on top of the mince.
Bake at 180 for 1/2 an hour - 45 mins or until the top is crispy.

Tuna Mayo Baked Potatoes

I got home the other night and really didn't feel like cooking.  My son had gone out and I wasn't hungry so I just needed to make something for my daughter.  She loves baked potatoes so I decided to make her some.  I cheated by microwaving the potatoes instead of baking them in the oven but hey, I'm a busy single mom who works full time so it is allowed!!  lol.

Ingredients:

2 x Potatoes
1 x Can Tuna
4 x Tablespoons Mayo
2 x Tablespoons Philadalphia Cheese
2 x Tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Grated chedder

Method:

Prick the potatoes with a fork.
Microwave (time depends on the size etc of the potato) these took 12 mins.
Open the tin of tuna and drain.
Mix the tuna, Philadalphia and Mayo together.
When the potatoes are done take them out of the microwave (carefully) and cut them.
Add the lemon juice to the potatoes (I use this instead of butter - it's delicious and easy on the hips)
Add the tuna mayo mixture
Sprinkle with cheese

I served these with a small ramekin of beetroot, pickled onions and olives.

Fully Loaded Potato Skins

My children love these potato skins. They are easy to make and you can eat them as a starter, as an accompaniment to another dish or as a snack.


Ingredients:
2 x large potatoes
1 x Onion, diced
1x teaspoon garlic, diced
1 x teaspoon mixed herbs, dried
2 x tablespoons cream cheese
½ cup cheese, grated
Dash of milk
Salt and pepper to taste

Method:
Bake the potatos in the oven.
When done allow to cool and then slice in half.
Using a teaspoon, remove the middle of the potato and set aside (Be careful not to break the skin/shells).
Set the skins/shells aside and mash the potato that you removed. Add the milk and season according to your taste.
Gently fry the onion until golden brown, add the garlic and herbs.
Add the bacon and cook for 2 mins.
Mix the onion and bacon with the mashed potato.
Start to re-fill the potato skins/shells.
Sprinkle cheese on top.
Bake for 10/15 mins.