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October 3, 2011
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Primavera Stuffed Potatoes

Comforting Potatoes
Prep time:
15 mins.
Bake time:
20-30 minutes

Grandma would joke around and say that she could live on these twice-baked potatoes.

Grandma would joke around and say that she could live on these twice-baked potatoes.

Ingredients

Serves 4 

  • 4 baking potatoes (about 8 oounces each), scrubbed
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 cup cooked mixed vegetables
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
Directions
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Pierce each potato once with a knife to let steam escape when baking. Bake the potatoes until tender when pierced with a fork, 45–60 minutes. Remove from oven and cool slightly. Reduce oven to 375°F. Remove the flesh of the potatoes, leaving a thin shell, andplace in a medium bowl.

  2. 2

    Add the milk, butter, salt and pepper to the potato flesh in the bowl. Stir in1/2 cup Cheddar.

  3. 3

    Place the potato shells in an ungreased 8-inch square baking dish.Divide the potato mixture evenly among the potato shells.

  4. 4

    Combine the mixed vegetables, sour cream and ranch dressing in a small bowl. Mix well. Spoon over the potatoes. Sprinkle each with 1 tbsp. cheese. Bake until heated through,20–30 minutes. Serve.

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Grandma's Secret Tip

Grandma's Secret Tip

Turn these into taco potatoes by using 1 cup corn for the vegetables and adding 1 teaspoon taco seasoning instead of the ranch dressing.

Serving Suggestion

Serving Suggestion

These potatoes are great with slices of baked ham. For dessert, serve warm pineapple upside-down cake.

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