Jacket Potato with Bacon, Mushroom, and Peppercorn Sauce

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• 12 ounces bacon, chopped
• 4 medium-sized russet or other baking potatoes, well scrubbed
• 8 ounces sliced button mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon green peppercorns, drenched in cold water

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• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1 cup cream
• salt and pepper
• butter, for topping

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[step-item number=”1″ image_url=”” title=”” ]Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Prick potatoes with a fork and bake until soft, about 1 hour. [/step-item]

[step-item number=”2″ image_url=”” title=”” ]Sauté bacon, add button mushrooms and cook until golden brown. Pour brandy first into a measuring cup (for safety) and then into the pan and carefully ignite with a long match. After the alcohol burns off and the flame has died, stir in the peppercorns. Stir in the cream and heat through, without boiling. Salt and pepper to taste.[/step-item]

[step-item number=”3″ image_url=”” title=”” ]Cut open baked potatoes. Top each with a spoonful of butter, then cover generously with sauce. [/step-item]

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Originally Published in Reader's Digest