Twice Baked New Potatoes

These rich potatoes could be used as both an appetizer and side dish.

You need

1-1/2 pound small red potatoes

2 to 3 tablespoons canola oil

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

1/2 cup sour cream

1 package cream cheese softened

1/3 cup finely chopped green onions

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 garlic clove minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled

How to Pierce potatoes;run skins with oil. Place in a baking pan. Bake uncovered at 400 fir 50 minutes or until tender Let stand until cook to the touch

In a bowl, combine the Monterey cheese,sour cream,cream cheese, onions ,basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Cut potatoes in half;carefully scoop out pulp,leaving thin shells. Add pulp to the cheese mixture and mash;stir in bacon. Spoon or pipe into potato shells

Place on a baking sheet. Broil 4-6 inches from the heat for 7-8 minutes or until heated through