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Stuffed Potatoes with Ham, Thyme and Gruyère

For a meal filled with potatoes, serve with The Yukon via Vermont: Yukon Gold Potato Pancakes and Chunky Applesauce.

For a meal filled with potatoes, serve with The Yukon via Vermont: Yukon Gold Potato Pancakes and Chunky Applesauce.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium to large baking potatoes, such as Russets, washed
  • A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

Filling:

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 1/2 pound baked ham from the deli, sliced 1/8-inch thick, cut into 2-inch thick strips
  • 1/2 pound Gruyère cheese (about 2 cups), shredded
  • 2 tablespoons butter, in small pieces
  • 1/2 cup milk or half-and-half
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only (about 2 tablespoons), chopped
  • Salt and pepper

Preparation

Rub potatoes with a drizzle of EVOO and pierce skins with the tines of a fork. Microwave on high for 12 minutes, or until tender.

While the potatoes cook in the microwave, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of EVOO and sauté the chopped shallots for 2-3 minutes, or until bits are just tender. Set aside.

Cool the potatoes for 5 minutes, split them down the center, then scrape their flesh into a bowl. Set skins aside on a non-stick baking sheet. Pre-heat broiler to high with oven rack 6 inches from the heat source.

To the cooked potatoes in the mixing bowl, add shallots, ham strips, grated cheese, butter, milk or half-and-half, thyme, salt and pepper. Mash mixture with a potato masher or dinner fork until mixture is combined, but not entirely lump-free.

Scoop mixture in even amounts into potato skins and broil for 2-3 minutes to lightly brown stuffed potatoes on top. Serve the halves of stuffed potatoes with salad, dark bread and butter.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium to large baking potatoes, such as Russets, washed
  • A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

Filling:

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 1/2 pound baked ham from the deli, sliced 1/8-inch thick, cut into 2-inch thick strips
  • 1/2 pound Gruyère cheese (about 2 cups), shredded
  • 2 tablespoons butter, in small pieces
  • 1/2 cup milk or half-and-half
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only (about 2 tablespoons), chopped
  • Salt and pepper

Directions

Rub potatoes with a drizzle of EVOO and pierce skins with the tines of a fork. Microwave on high for 12 minutes, or until tender.

While the potatoes cook in the microwave, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of EVOO and sauté the chopped shallots for 2-3 minutes, or until bits are just tender. Set aside.

Cool the potatoes for 5 minutes, split them down the center, then scrape their flesh into a bowl. Set skins aside on a non-stick baking sheet. Pre-heat broiler to high with oven rack 6 inches from the heat source.

To the cooked potatoes in the mixing bowl, add shallots, ham strips, grated cheese, butter, milk or half-and-half, thyme, salt and pepper. Mash mixture with a potato masher or dinner fork until mixture is combined, but not entirely lump-free.

Scoop mixture in even amounts into potato skins and broil for 2-3 minutes to lightly brown stuffed potatoes on top. Serve the halves of stuffed potatoes with salad, dark bread and butter.

Tags:30 Minute Meals, broil, cheese, lunch, pork, potatoes, sauté, sides, undoRS