Twice Baked Potatoes With Mushrooms
Mushroom mashed potatoes elevate these baked potatoes. The potatoes are baked, stuffed, and then baked again to melt the cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 large baking potatoes
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 ounces chopped mushrooms
- ⅓ to ½ cup milk
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped chives or fresh parsley, for topping
Recommended Equipment
- Cooling racks These are dishwasher safe
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Scrub the potatoes and prick them with a fork in several places. Place the potatoes on a rack set in a baking pan and bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until very tender.4 large baking potatoes
- About 10 minutes before the potatoes are done, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the mushrooms until they are tender and the liquid has evaporated; set aside.3 tbsp unsalted butter | 4 ounces chopped mushrooms
- Heat the milk in a saucepan (or in the microwave) until hot.1/3 to 1/2 cup milk
- Slice a thin piece from the top of each potato. Scoop the potato flesh into a bowl, leaving a thin layer of potato inside the skins so the shells hold their shape.
- Add the hot milk to the potatoes in the bowl and mash until fluffy. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the hot mushrooms and butter. Spoon the potato mixture back into the shells and place them in the baking pan. Sprinkle with the shredded cheddar cheese.Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper | 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Return the potatoes to the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the filling is hot and the cheese is melted and lightly browned. Garnish with chives or parsley.Chopped chives or fresh parsley
Nutrition
Calories: 443kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 13gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 187mgPotassium: 1673mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 441IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 176mgIron: 3mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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