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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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These are very cute they look like potato Easter eggs. They are simply a stuffed potato. From Better Homes and Gardens a few years ago Ingredients:
8 small baking potatoes (about 4 ounces each) or 4 large baking potatoes (about 8 ounces each) |
shortening (optional) |
1/2 cup light sour cream or 1/2 cup plain yogurt |
2 ounces gouda cheese, shredded (1/2 cup) |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives |
2 teaspoons dijon-style mustard |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
2 tablespoons milk (optional) |
2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and coarsely chopped |
fresh chives (optional) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F or 350 degrees F.
2. Scrub potatoes with a brush; pat dry.
3. Prick potatoes in 2 or 3 places with a fork. (If desired, for softer skins, rub potatoes with shortening or wrap each in foil.)
4. Place potatoes in a shallow baking pan.
5. Bake potatoes, uncovered, in a 425 degree F oven for 40 to 50 minutes for small potatoes or 60 to 70 minutes for large potatoes (or in a 350 degree F oven for 60 to 70 minutes for small potatoes or 80 to 90 minutes for large potatoes) or until tender.
6. Remove from oven; cool slightly for easier handling.
7. For small potatoes, cut a thin crosswise slice off both ends of each baked potato. (For large potatoes, cut potatoes in half crosswise. Cut a thin crosswise slice from the round ends of the potatoes.)
8. Scoop pulp from slices; discard skin. Place pulp in a bowl.
9. Carefully scoop pulp from each potato, leaving a 1/4-inch shell.
10. Add pulp to bowl; set shells aside.
11. Mash the potato pulp.
12. Stir in sour cream or yogurt, cheese, chives, mustard, salt, and pepper.
13. (If necessary, add 1 to 2 tablespoons milk to make of desired consistency.)
14. Stir in hard-cooked eggs.
15. Carefully spoon potato mixture into shells. Stand the potato eggs upright in a 2-quart rectangular or square baking dish.
16. Bake large or small potatoes, uncovered, in a 425 degree F oven about 20 minutes (or in a 325 degree F oven for 35 to 40 minutes) or until heated through and tops are lightly browned.
17. Top with additional whole fresh chives, if desired.
18. Make-ahead tip: Prepare potatoes through step 4; chill. Reheat with ham at 325 degrees F for 45 to 50 minutes.
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