Applewood Smoked Bacon Mashed Stuffed Trout

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (4 ounce) package idahoan® applewood smoked bacon flavored mashed potatoes, dry
• 4 medium size trout, cleaned and rinsed
• fresh ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons lemon thyme, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f.
• divide the dry packet of applewood smoked bacon flavored mashed potatoes in half.
• using half of the dry mashed, lightly dust both sides of the trout.
• prepare the remaining half of the potatoes using one cup of hot water.
• stuff the trout with the prepared mashed potatoes.
• add pepper and sprinkle with herbs.
• on stove top, add a little olive oil to a cast iron skillet and bring to medium high heat.
• sear the trout on both sides, about one minute per side.
• turn off the heat and place the skillet in the oven.
• continue cooking the trout for 10-12 minutes or until trout is opaque and flakey.