To prepare a delicious stuffed potato recipe, we start by choosing medium-sized potatoes, preferably from varieties that boil well, such as potatoes for mash. They are thoroughly washed under a stream of cold water to remove any impurities. After peeling them, we place them in a pot with cold water and add a teaspoon of salt. The pot is put on medium heat and left to boil for 20 minutes or until the potatoes become tender but do not crumble.
Once boiled, we take them out of the water and let them cool slightly. Then, we cut them in half lengthwise and, using a spoon, carefully scoop out the flesh from each half, being careful not to break the skin. The scooped flesh is placed in a bowl, and with the help of a fork, we mash it until we obtain a fine paste.
In the meantime, we prepare the ingredients for the filling. We take a few cloves of garlic, depending on personal preferences, and crush them using a mortar or a garlic press. The tomatoes are peeled, and to facilitate this process, we can dip them for a few seconds in boiling water. After cooling, we cut them into suitable cubes, removing the seeds to avoid excess water in the filling.
In the bowl with the mashed potatoes, we add the crushed garlic, chopped tomatoes, a tablespoon of sour cream, salt, pepper, and other spices to taste, such as oregano or dried basil. We mix all the ingredients well until we obtain a homogeneous and flavorful composition.
Now, it’s time to fill the potato halves. Using a spoon, we take the prepared mixture and generously fill each potato half. Finally, we sprinkle grated cheese on top, which will add a savory taste and a delicious crust after baking.
We preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and place the stuffed potatoes on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. We leave them in the oven for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is well melted and slightly browned. After taking them out, we let them cool slightly and then serve them warm, accompanied by a fresh salad. These stuffed potatoes are a delicious dish, suitable for both a family dinner and a festive meal.
Once boiled, we take them out of the water and let them cool slightly. Then, we cut them in half lengthwise and, using a spoon, carefully scoop out the flesh from each half, being careful not to break the skin. The scooped flesh is placed in a bowl, and with the help of a fork, we mash it until we obtain a fine paste.
In the meantime, we prepare the ingredients for the filling. We take a few cloves of garlic, depending on personal preferences, and crush them using a mortar or a garlic press. The tomatoes are peeled, and to facilitate this process, we can dip them for a few seconds in boiling water. After cooling, we cut them into suitable cubes, removing the seeds to avoid excess water in the filling.
In the bowl with the mashed potatoes, we add the crushed garlic, chopped tomatoes, a tablespoon of sour cream, salt, pepper, and other spices to taste, such as oregano or dried basil. We mix all the ingredients well until we obtain a homogeneous and flavorful composition.
Now, it’s time to fill the potato halves. Using a spoon, we take the prepared mixture and generously fill each potato half. Finally, we sprinkle grated cheese on top, which will add a savory taste and a delicious crust after baking.
We preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and place the stuffed potatoes on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. We leave them in the oven for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is well melted and slightly browned. After taking them out, we let them cool slightly and then serve them warm, accompanied by a fresh salad. These stuffed potatoes are a delicious dish, suitable for both a family dinner and a festive meal.
Ingredients
8 potatoes, 2 cloves of garlic, 2 tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of sour cream, 2 tablespoons of grated cheese (cow, sheep telemea) Salt, paprika, pepper, basil