German-Style Beef Sausage Baked Potatoes

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Prepare German-Style Beef Sausage.  Remove from skillet; keep warm.
   
   German-Style Beef Sausage:  Combine 1 pound Ground Beef (93% or leaner), 1/4 cup 2% reduced-fat milk, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 teaspoon ground mace, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice and 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander in large bowl mixing lightly but thoroughly.   Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add sausage mixture; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 1/2-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally.

   Cooking Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.

2. Step 2

   Cook bacon in same skillet over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp. Add cabbage and vinegar; cook 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.  Keep warm.

3. Step 3

   Prepare Creamy Mustard Sauce. 
   
   Creamy Mustard Sauce:  Combine 1/2 cup chive and onion flavored whipped cream cheese, 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream and 1/4 cup Dijon-style mustard in small bowl.

   Cooking Tip: Creamy Mustard Sauce recipe will make 1 cup of sauce.  Only 4 tablespoons are needed for this recipe.  Use more as desired.  This sauce may be made ahead of time.

4. Step 4

   Cut potatoes in half, lengthwise; open and fluff potatoes with fork.  Top each potato with 1 tablespoon sauce.  Divide sausage mixture evenly among potatoes.  Top with cabbage mixture.

   Cooking Tip: You may substitute your favorite Dijon-mustard in place of Creamy Mustard Sauce.