Chive Stuffed Baked Potatoes
From: Marielle, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
Comments: If desired, a little chopped onions and/or cooked ham may be added to stuffing and/or some grated cheese may be sprinkled on potatoes before browning.
Servings: 6
IngredientsPreparation
  • 6 large baking potatoes
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] hot milk
  • 2 tablespoons [30 g] butter
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ]1 mL] pepper
  • Freshly sliced or dried chives, to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon [0.5 mL] paprika
  • Oil
  • Butter
  • Preheat oven to 400°F [200°C].
  • Scrubbing, rinse potatoes under cold running water; pat potatoes dry.
  • Rub potatoes with oil; prick skins.
  • Bake potatoes into preheated oven for approximately 1 hour, until done.
  • Remove done potatoes from oven; lower oven temperature to 375°F [190°C].
  • Cut a cross inside of each potato.
  • Turn back corners and scoop out the insides without breaking the skins; transfer into a bowl and reserve skins intact.
  • Pour in hot milk then add 2 tablespoons [30 g] butter, salt, pepper, chives and paprika.
  • Mash or lightly beat together all ingredients.
  • Fill reserved potato skins with mixture.
  • Dot with butter.
  • Brown stuffed potatoes into oven for approximately 5 to 8 minutes, until golden, and serve.