Applewood Smoked Bacon Mashed Stuffed Trout

Applewood Smoked Bacon Mashed Stuffed Trout evokes the flavors of camping, whether the trout are pulled from a stream or fresh from the local market, made over a fire, hot off the grill or served right from the oven.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 557 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 medium size trout, cleaned and rinsed
• Fresh ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons lemon thyme, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

Divide the dry packet of Applewood Smoked Bacon Flavored Mashed Potatoes in half.

Step 3

Using half of the dry mashed, lightly dust both sides of the trout.

Step 4

Prepare the remaining half of the potatoes using one cup of hot water.

Step 5

Stuff the trout with the prepared mashed potatoes.

Step 6

Add pepper and sprinkle with herbs.

Step 7

On stove top, add a little olive oil to a cast iron skillet and bring to medium high heat.

Step 8

Sear the trout on both sides, about one minute per side.

Step 9

Turn off the heat and place the skillet in the oven.

Step 10

Continue cooking the trout for 10-12 minutes or until trout is opaque and flakey.