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Cheesy Twice-Baked Potatoes
Hearty, creamy, and crispy, the potatoes blanketed in garam masala flavored melted cheese and veggies are an absolute pleasure. With deliciousness in every bite, they quietly muscle their way into the comfort food category.
Prep Time
30
minutes
mins
Cook Time
1
hour
hr
30
minutes
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Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Twice-baked potatoes, Cheesy potatoes, Baked potatoes
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
Author:
Natasha Minocha
Ingredients
8
medium-sized
Potatoes
1
tbsp
Olive oil
You can use any vegetable oil you prefer
2
tbsp
Butter
1/2
cup
Warm milk
You may need more
1/2
cup
Cream cheese
1/4
cup
Red bell pepper, finely diced
1/4
cup
Green onions, finely chopped
2-3
tbsp
Parsley, chopped
1.5
tsp
Garam masala
Salt & pepper to taste
Cheese Sauce
1/4
cup
Milk
1/3
cup
Cream cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Thoroughly wash, scrub, and dry your potatoes with the skin intact.
Prick the potatoes with a fork and lightly rub oil all over them.
Place on the prepared baking tray and bake at 200C for 45 minutes to an hour.
To check for doneness, insert a sharp knife into the fattest part of a potato. It should slide in easily without any force from your end.
Remove the potatoes from the oven and keep the oven on.
Let the potatoes cool for 10-15 minutes.
Split each potato horizontally and scoop out the baked starchy flesh carefully, leaving a thin edge all along the skin.
In a bowl, mix the scooped-out flesh with butter, warm milk, and cream cheese.
Stir in garam masala, salt, and pepper to taste, and then fold in finely chopped red bell pepper, parsley, and spring onions.
Mix well till you have a thick, scoopable mixture. If your mixture seems too thick and dry, add more milk.
Fill the potato skin shells with it and top with some more grated cheese.
Return to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes till the surface is bubbly and golden.
Drizzle over the cheese sauce, and sprinkle over some parsley and microgreens. Serve warm. Enjoy!
Cheese Sauce ( Optional)
Simply whisk milk and cream cheese together in a small saucepan until you get a smooth sauce.