Cheesy Chive-Stuffed Potato Cups 🥔🧀

Recipe: Parmesan & Chive Stuffed Potatoes

🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes | 🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes | 🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes

🔖 Description: These delicious stuffed “twice-baked” potatoes make a delightful side dish for a variety of entrees, and their attractive presentation makes them suitable for entertaining guests. They can also be prepared in advance and frozen, offering convenience for busy days. Additionally, you can cut down on prep time by initially “baking” the potatoes in the microwave.

🥔 Recipe Category: Potato | 🔑 Keywords: Vegetable, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Microwave, < 60 Mins, Freezer, Easy

Ingredients:

• 2 russet potatoes
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons chives
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups milk

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 240.6
• Fat Content: 11.1g
• Saturated Fat Content: 3.5g
• Cholesterol Content: 13mg
• Sodium Content: 518.6mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 27.3g
• Fiber Content: 3.4g
• Sugar Content: 1.4g
• Protein Content: 8.7g

Servings: 6

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Prepare Potatoes:

   • Using a paring knife, peel the baked potatoes in wide strips, cutting thinly but leaving some potato on the peel (about 1/4 inch).
   • Use the peelings to line six cups in a muffin tin.

3. Prepare Potato Mixture:

   • Grate the potatoes into a bowl, and gently stir with remaining ingredients until well-blended.
   • The mixture should be moist enough to hold together when pressed, not dry and crumbly.
   • If it is dry, add a tablespoon more milk and olive oil.

4. Fill Muffin Tin:

   • Using an ice cream scoop or soup spoon, fill the muffin tin potato cups with the grated potato mixture.
   • Pack firmly and then mound the tops for an attractive presentation.

5. Bake:

   • Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes until nicely browned on top.

6. Freezing Instructions:

   • You can freeze these unbaked. To prepare, place individual servings in muffin tin and bake as directed, increasing bake time by 15 minutes or until heated through.

Enjoy these delicious Parmesan & Chive Stuffed Potatoes as a delightful side dish or a satisfying snack!