Bacon, Cremini & Brie Potatoes

Name: Bacon, Cremini & Brie Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Side Dishes
Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes; 4 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 bacon strips, chopped; 1/2 pound sliced baby portobello (cremini) mushrooms; 4 ounces Brie cheese, sliced; Chopped fresh chives, optional

This is my version of an ultimate baked potato. Rich brie, crispy bacon and cremini mushrooms transform the humble baked potato into something really special. —Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois

Ingredients

4 medium potatoes
4 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 bacon strips, chopped
1/2 pound sliced baby portobello (cremini) mushrooms
4 ounces Brie cheese, sliced
Chopped fresh chives, optional

Directions

Scrub and pierce potatoes. Rub potato skins with oil; sprinkle with salt. Bake at 400° for 50-60 minutes or until tender.
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute mushrooms in the drippings.
Cut a 2-in. "X" in tops of potatoes; insert cheese slices. Top with mushrooms, bacon and chives.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 511 calories, 32g fat (13g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 781mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 16g protein.

Originally published as Baked Potato with Brie, Bacon and Cremini Mushrooms in Taste of Home December/January 2011

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yoshismokey

May 23, 2015

My favorite baked potato recipe!
lnbee

Jan 20, 2012

Yes, this is a keeper. Glad I tried it.
seekere

Jan 12, 2012

Delicious
Brenda D

Jan 12, 2012

Ohhh yeah! YUM! I cut this recipe down to 1 potato & the fixings for me for lunch. I may give my potato a sprinkle of garlic powder and a dab of butter before adding the cheese, mushrooms & bacon. I can't wait to eat! Thanks for sharing!!!
aug2295

Jan 23, 2011

I happened to have some leftover brie, so I decided to make this recipe and boy, am I glad I did! It was delicious and my husband commented on how good the potatoes were at least three times. I left out the cremini mushrooms because we don't like them.