Blue Cheese Double-Baked Idaho Potatoes
Courtesy of Idaho Potato Commission 4 Servings • 20 Min. Prep Time • 1 Hr. 20 Min. Cook Time| Ingredients |
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| 4 large Idaho potatoes |
| 1/2 c. heavy cream |
| 3 Tbsp. Roquefort Cheese, Maytag or other blue cheese |
| 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter |
| 1 Tbsp. chopped chives |
| 2 Tbsp. parmesan cheese, grated |
| 1/4 tsp. ground pepper |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. Space the potatoes out on a baking sheet and bake until tender all the way through (internal temperature of 210°F) about 1 hr. Let cool 15 min.
3. Cut an X in the top of each potato and squeeze the potatoes gently to loosen the flesh. Scoop the centers out, leaving about a 1/4-in. wall all the way around.
4. Lower the oven temperature to 400°F.
5. In a saucepan, combine the cream and Roquefort over medium heat, stirring to blend. When incorporated and heated through, turn off the heat and quickly mix in the potato pulp. Mix in the butter, chives, Parmesan and pepper. Use this mixture to restuff the potatoes.
6. Put the potatoes back on the baking sheet and bake 15-20 min., until heated through and browned.
Recipe compliments of the Idaho Potato Commission and Chefs Gale Gand and Rick Tramonto of Brasserie T, Chicago, IL.
