Italian Stuffed Potatoes Recipes

ITALIAN STUFFED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bake potatoes at 400 for 55-60 minutes.
• While potatoes are baking, melt butter over medium-high heat in large skillet, add peppers, onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Remove from heat and set aside.
• When potatoes are done slice 1 inch of the top off of each potato and spoon out inside.
• Place pulp in large bowl.
• Add onion mixture, ricotta and parmesan cheese.
• Beat with an electric mixer until well blended.
• Spoon into potato shells and place on baking sheet for 20-30 minutes until heated through.
• These can also be made the day before and then baked a little longer.
• To freeze: Prepare through step 8 except do not bake! Place potatoes on a baking sheet and freeze until firm. Wrap each potato in plastic wrap and place in a large freezer bag. Seal, label and freeze.
• To serve: Unwrap and thaw in fridge. Place on baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 35 minutes.

STUFFED POTATO POCKETS

Steps:

• In a large bowl add the mashed potatoes, egg, salt and pepper. Start to combine with a fork. Then add the parmesan cheese, flour, baking powder and chopped parsley and mix to almost combine.
• You can either mix this dough by hand or with a food processor. When almost combined move to a floured flat surface and knead into a ball. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least 30 minutes.
• Cut your choice of cheese and ham or prosciutto into small pieces.
• Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
• It's easier to work with half the dough at a time, on a floured flat surface, lightly flour the top of the pastry (if you find it sticky) roll the dough into 1/8 inch thickness and cut out with round or even heart cookie cutters (2 ¾ - 3 inches / 7 cm). Make sure you have an even amount of cut outs. Place half the rounds on the prepared cookie sheets.
• On one of the rounds, place some cut up ham or prosciutto and 3-4 small cubes of your favourite cheese. Cover with another round, seal shut with your fingers (easier if you dip them in water first) then close again with the tongs of a fork. Drizzle with olive oil then bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.

ART'S ITALIAN STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat over to 350 degrees F.
• Prepare potatoes according to package directions.
• Add sun-dried tomatoes.
• Remove stems from clean mushrooms and stuff caps with cooked Italian sausage and top with a generous amount of the potato mixture.
• Spread olive oil and minced garlic on bottom of walled cookie sheet or baking dish. Place mushrooms on top.
• Sprinkle shredded Parmesan over the top of the mushrooms.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes.

SAUSAGE STUFFED BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut cooked potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out inside with a small spoon and place in a bowl. Set potato shells aside in a 13 X 19 inch baking pan.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Heat oil in a non stick skillet over medium heat and cook onion, sausage, garlic, Italian seasoning, and fennel seeds breaking up the sausage meat with a wooden spoon or spatula until it is no longer pink (about 8 minutes). Add pepper and cook for another 2 minutes. Add to reserve potato and stir to break up potato and combine. Add parsley and salt. Let cool slightly.
• Stir in 1/2 cup Asiago cheese and egg into the potatoe mixture until well combined. Spoon into potato shells and sprinkle each filled shell with the remaining cheese.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and knife is hot when inserted into the center.

ITALIAN ROASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large bowl. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat evenly. Combine the garlic, parsley, basil, oregano, salt and pepper; sprinkle over potatoes and toss to coat evenly. Transfer to an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 30 minutes. Stir; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender and golden brown.

ITALIAN STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Leaving a 1/2-in. thick shell, scoop out the pulp; chop pulp and set aside. Invert the tomatoes onto paper towels to drain. , Meanwhile, cook sausage, onion and garlic in a skillet until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Add tomato pulp, zucchini, basil, oregano, vinegar, salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in rice, provolone, 3 tablespoons Parmesan and parsley; spoon about 2/3 cup into each tomato. , Place in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan on top. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes more or until the tomatoes are heated through.