Twice Baked Gouda Potatoes
Submitted by Debra Smith
I love to host family gatherings, for holidays, or “just because days”, it’s an extra fun time for us! One thing you can be sure of, at any gathering at our home, there is an extravagant cheese plate to snack on. A necessity for any party! A staple for my cheese plate is a spicy Gouda dip. It is a favorite among my family and friends and usually the first to go.
So, I decided to change it up a bit and combine two of my favorite things – spicy Goudy and potatoes! These are super easy to make; your family and friends will be impressed and unable to stop praising your skills.
Ingredients:
4 russett potatoes
4 cups grated, smoked Gouda
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
½ cup chopped, pickled Jalapeno chilies
1 green onion, plus more for garnish
½ teaspoon smoked Paprika
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Place the potatoes directly on the middle oven rack and bake until knife tender, fluffy on the inside, and crispy on the outside, 1 ½ hours. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. Turn the broiler to high. Meanwhile, stir together 2 cups of the Gouda, the mayonnaise, sour cream, pickled jalapenos, green onion, and paprika in a large bowl. When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them open lengthwise, scoop out the fluffy insides, and carefully transfer them to the Gouda mixture. Fold gently to combine. Lay the empty potato skins on a rimmed baking sheet and evenly distribute the potato filling among the skins, so they are almost overflowing with filling. Top each potato with a generous sprinkling of the remaining shredded Gouda. Broil the potatoes until the cheese is melty and gooey, about 4 minutes. Keep an eye on them so the cheese doesn’t burn. Garnish with more green onions if desired. Serve immediately.
I hope you enjoy this recipe for many of your family gatherings! If you have a recipe you would like to share, you can email us at newsandjournal@yahoo.com or debra@mountainmedianews.com.
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