Spinach and Gruyere-Stuffed Potatoes |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 16 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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From the New York Daily news, with a little tweaking by the Dornettes. Ingredients:
4 large potatoes |
1 bunch fresh spinach |
1 pinch salt |
1 pinch of freshly ground nutmeg |
1 pinch of smoked paprika (can use plain sweet paprika) |
1 tablespoon butter |
1 egg yolk |
1/3 cup gruyere cheese (or nay other yellow cheese) |
3 tablespoons heavy cream |
salt |
white pepper |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place the potatoes in a shallow, large roasting pan.
3. Bake them for 40 minutes, or until tender.
4. Remove the potatoes from the oven and set them aside to cool for 5 minutes or so.
5. Note: All this can be done in the microwave, 4 potatoes should take about 15 minutes.
6. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the interior flesh.
7. Leave the skins intact.
8. Place the potato pulp in a bowl.
9. Meanwhile, place a sauté pan over low heat.
10. Put the spinach in the pan with a pinch of salt.
11. Cook until the spinach wilts.
12. Set aside in a colander to drain, then chop.
13. Place the spinach in a bowl and add the nutmeg, paprika, butter, egg yolk, cheese, heavy cream, and salt and pepper to taste.
14. Mix well with an electric mixer or potato masher.
15. Carefully spoon the mixture back into the potato skins.
16. Place the stuffed potatoes into the roasting pan and bake at 375 degrees until light golden-brown, about 20 to 30 minutes.
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