Stuffed Parmesan Potatoes

Name: Stuffed Parmesan Potatoes
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 medium russet potatoes; 1/2 c. cream; 1/4 c. Grated Parmesan cheese; 5 basil leaves; tsp. dried thyme; 1/2 tsp. salt; tsp. pepper; 1/2 c. Grated Parmesan cheese

Published: Oct 24, 2012

Philip Friedman/Studio D

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Total Time:

40 mins

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These creamy potatoes are the perfect quick, comforting side dish on a chilly day. Microwaving the potatoes cuts down on bake time so you can focus on enjoying, not preparing, your meal.

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Ingredients

3
medium russet potatoes
1/2 cup
cream
1/4 cup
Grated Parmesan cheese
5
basil leaves
tsp.
dried thyme
1/2 tsp.
salt
tsp.
pepper
1/2 cup
Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Step 1Pierce 3 scrubbed medium russet potatoes with fork.
2. Step 2Place in 2-quart baking dish; cover with vented plastic wrap. Microwave on high 17 minutes or until tender. Cut each in half; scoop flesh into bowl. Cut slices off bottoms.
3. Step 3Mash flesh with cream, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, basil, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Spoon into potato halves; place in baking dish.
4. Step 4Top with remaining 1/4 cup grated Parmesan. Bake 15 minutes in 425 degree F oven.