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Reuben-Stuffed Mini Potatoes -- 03/17/11

Reuben-Stuffed Mini Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 1 cup corned beef, chopped
  • 16 Red Bliss potatoes, washed and dried
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup Swiss or Gruyère, shredded
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup drained sauerkraut or sliced red cabbage

Yields: Makes 16 mini potatoes

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350° F.

For the filling, place a large skillet over medium-high heat with EVOO, 2 turns of the pan. Add onion and sauté until soft and slightly caramelized, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic and corned beef to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, potatoes into a large pot of salted water and bring up to a boil. Let potatoes boil for about 5 minutes, until tender. Drain and let cool.

Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut the top third off and scoop out the guts of the potatoes, using a small spoon or melon baller. Be careful not to puncture through the sides or bottom of the potato. Place the guts into a large mixing bowl and set aside. Discard the extra potato tops.

Step

Mash potato guts in a large bowl with milk, sour cream, mustard, cheese and onion and corned beef mixture. Season with a bit more salt and pepper to taste.

Step

Divide the filling among all the hollowed-out potatoes and place them onto a baking pan. Bake 10-15 minutes, until hot and slightly crispy on top.

Garnish each potato with a little drained sauerkraut or finely sliced red cabbage. Drizzle with homemade Russian dressing.