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Cheese-Stuffed Potatoes with Yogurt-Spice Paste and Sesame Seed Crust Recipe

Cheese-Stuffed Potatoes with Yogurt-Spice Paste and Sesame Seed Crust Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 large unpeeled russet potatoes (each about 16 oz), scrubbed
1 cup (packed) coarsely grated monterey jack cheese (about 4 oz)
2 tbsp (1/4 stick) butter, melted
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 serrano chile, seeded, minced
1 tbsp sesame seeds
coarse kosher salt
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 tsp chopped peeled fresh ginger
2 tsp sweet or hot paprika
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 cup plain whole-milk greek-style yogurt
4 tsp vegetable oil
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup sesame seeds (about 2.6 oz)

Directions:

For potatoes and stuffing: Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400°F. Place potatoes directly on oven rack and bake until tender when pierced with fork, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Transfer to platter and let stand until cool enough to handle. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
Cut potatoes horizontally in half. Using spoon, scoop out pulp, leaving 1/3-inch-thick shell. Transfer potato pulp to medium bowl and mash; mix in cheese, melted butter, cilantro, green onion, chile, and sesame seeds. Season potato mixture generously with salt and pepper; divide among potato shells.DO AHEAD: Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
For yogurt-spice paste: Combine first 6 ingredients in processor. Using on/off turns, blend until mixture is finely chopped. Add yogurt, oil, and lemon juice and process until smooth puree forms. Transfer to small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
Remove top rack from grill. Place disposable aluminum baking pan in center of bottom rack (if using 2-burner gas grill, place pan on 1 side of burner). Add enough water to pan to reach depth of 1 inch.
Prepare barbecue (medium heat). If using charcoal grill, light briquettes in chimney and pour half onto rack on each side of disposable pan. If using 3-burner gas grill, light burners on left and right, leaving center burner off. If using 2-burner gas grill, light burner on side opposite disposable pan. Return top rack to grill. Place sheet of foil on grill rack above unlit burner; brush with vegetable oil.
Place sesame seeds on small plate. Place half of yogurt-spice paste in shallow bowl and reserve. Spread remaining yogurt-spice paste over top of potato filling in each potato half. Sprinkle with half of sesame seeds. Dip bottom of each potato half into reserved spice paste, then dip into remaining sesame seeds. Place potatoes atop foil on grill rack above disposable pan. Cover barbecue and grill until potatoes are heated through and bubbling in center, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer potatoes to platter and serve.
* A thick yogurt; sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores (such as Trader Joe's and Whole Foods markets) and Greek markets. If unavailable, place regular yogurt in cheesecloth-lined strainer set over large bowl. Cover and chill overnight to drain.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	530.44 Kcal (2221 kJ)
Calories from fat	415 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	46.11g	71%
Cholesterol	97.8mg	33%
Sodium	507.92mg	21%
Potassium	540.62mg	12%
Total Carbs	21.98g	7%
Sugars	2.39g	10%
Dietary Fiber	3.7g	15%
Protein	10.26g	21%
Vitamin C	7.9mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	19%
Iron	3.1mg	17%
Calcium	304mg	30%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	301.58 Kcal (1263 kJ)
Calories from fat	235.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.22g	71%
Cholesterol	55.61mg	33%
Sodium	288.77mg	21%
Potassium	307.36mg	12%
Total Carbs	12.5g	7%
Sugars	1.36g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.11g	15%
Protein	5.83g	21%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	19%
Iron	1.8mg	17%
Calcium	172.8mg	30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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