Turkey Jacket Potatoes & Healthy Corn on the Cob

Turkey Jacket Potatoes & Healthy Corn on the Cob - June 17th, 2012

Crossed two more recipes off the list today. We just finished up our supper.

Originally worried that it wouldn't be enough on the plate, but this pair was extremely filling. I wasn't able to finish everything, but I gave it my best shot. The potatoes could be a meal on their own.

Turkey Jacket Potatoes - page 102

"Extra-lean ground turkey breast is one of the top sources of lean protein - necessary fuel for your muscles and an important component in stabilizing blood sugar."

Healthy Corn on the Cob - page 245

"Corn on the cob is a summer staple. This corn tastes best as fresh as possible, so look to purchase it at a farmers' market or roadside stand."

The recipe for the potatoes was completely reliant on the use of a microwave. While I did bake the potatoes for the first stage in the microwave, after filling them with the turkey mixture I opted to use the oven instead. At 350F, I baked them for about 16 minutes to heat them back up. The recipe didn't call for the cheese, but just a light sprinkle of grated old cheddar on top added that little extra. These were really delicious. A fun and yummy play on your regular twice baked potato.

I will now forever cook corn on the cob by this method (so long as they still have the husk on when I buy them). They cooked PERFECTLY! Soaked them in water for the afternoon, and then by cooking them on the grill you're basically steaming them in the husk. So good!! Just a little pat of butter and pepper and you've got yourself a delicious ear of corn.

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