Mom's Potatoes-In-A-Half-Shell Recipe

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Ingredients
13
Count
Nutrition
377
Calories
Total time
21
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. PREHEAT oven to 400°F with rack in the center position.
  2. WASH the freshest smooth-skinned blemish-free russet potatoes; PIERCE each potato evenly 4 times using a fork; COAT each potato with vegetable oil; SPRINKLE each potato lightly with kosher salt; WRAP each potato with aluminum foil.
  3. PLACE potatoes on center rack in oven; BAKE potatoes for 1 hour.
  4. REMOVE potatoes from oven; ALLOW to cool just slightly; LOWER oven temperature to 350°F.
  5. REMOVE foil from one potato at a time with one oven mitt; CUT potato lengthwise on a cutting board with a serrated knife across the flattest, widest surface; HOLD hot potato in oven mitt; SCOOP put out potato pulp carefully from each half into a large bowl, leaving enough skin and pulp in each shell to support filling; PLACE each shell cut-side up on a cookie sheet; REPEAT same process with remaining potatoes, working quickly and carefully while potatoes are still warm.
  6. WHIP potato pulp well using a potato masher or fork; ADD 2 tablespoons softened butter, 2 tablespoons real mayonnaise, 1/3 cup whole milk, kosher salt and finely ground pepper to taste (more milk may be added for potatoes to remain stiff yet fluffy; ADJUST seasoning if needed; STIR in 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; FOLD in chopped onion last, just until combined.
  7. FILL each potato shell on the baking sheet evenly until all of the potato mixture is used; TOP each potato with sharp cheddar cheese, divided evenly between potatoes; SPRINKLE potatoes lightly with paprika (smoked paprika is good); potatoes may be covered and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking.
  8. BAKE potatoes on the center rack in oven, for 15 minutes.
  9. COOL baked potatoes for 3-5 minutes.
  10. SERVE and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 377.41 Kcal (1580 kJ)
Calories from fat 167.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.61g 29%
Cholesterol 50.66mg 17%
Sodium 333.83mg 14%
Potassium 973.34mg 21%
Total Carbs 38.73g 13%
Sugars 2.55g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3.46g 14%
Protein 15.09g 30%
Vitamin C 13.8mg 23%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 27%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Calcium 315.7mg 32%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 135.59 Kcal (568 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.69g 29%
Cholesterol 18.2mg 17%
Sodium 119.93mg 14%
Potassium 349.69mg 21%
Total Carbs 13.91g 13%
Sugars 0.92g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.24g 14%
Protein 5.42g 30%
Vitamin C 5mg 23%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 27%
Iron 0.6mg 10%
Calcium 113.4mg 32%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.4
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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