http://leitesculinaria.com/10597/recipes-twice-baked-potatoes-with-ham-and-mushrooms.html#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Recipes, Food, and Cooking Blog Tue, 22 May 2012 06:00:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://leitesculinaria.com/10597/recipes-twice-baked-potatoes-with-ham-and-mushrooms.html#comment-13423 Testers' Choice Wed, 05 May 2010 16:09:48 +0000 http://leitesculinaria.com/wordpress/?p=10597#comment-13423 [Brenda Carleton] I used Yukon Golds for this recipe, which was a nice change to ordinary twice-baked potatoes. The long roasting time produced great potatoes, and I liked the addition of the egg yolks, and all that butter. The flavour combination of the melted Gruyère, ham, mushrooms, and nutmeg was a winner. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find chervil, but I think a sprinkle of chives would be yummy, too. Mashing the filling with a fork and adding the mushrooms and ham made a fairly chunky mixture, which I grew to really like (I usually prefer a creamy texture). This is a very simple recipe to make, but one that’s delicious and slightly different. It’s definitely a winner. [Brenda Carleton] I used Yukon Golds for this recipe, which was a nice change to ordinary twice-baked potatoes. The long roasting time produced great potatoes, and I liked the addition of the egg yolks, and all that butter. The flavour combination of the melted Gruyère, ham, mushrooms, and nutmeg was a winner. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find chervil, but I think a sprinkle of chives would be yummy, too. Mashing the filling with a fork and adding the mushrooms and ham made a fairly chunky mixture, which I grew to really like (I usually prefer a creamy texture). This is a very simple recipe to make, but one that’s delicious and slightly different. It’s definitely a winner.

]]> http://leitesculinaria.com/10597/recipes-twice-baked-potatoes-with-ham-and-mushrooms.html#comment-13422 Testers' Choice Wed, 05 May 2010 16:09:16 +0000 http://leitesculinaria.com/wordpress/?p=10597#comment-13422 [Dan Kraan] This is a great way to make a one-pan meal. There's a delectable combination of flavours in this, and they all come through to make this recipe work. There’s a lot of filling, so don't be afraid to heap it into the potato skins. For me, 2 1/2 pounds equaled four medium-sized Yukon Gold potatoes. The plentiful filling allowed me to either serve the potatoes as a side for up to eight people, or with a light salad as a meal for four. To save time on the day of the meal, I cooked the potatoes the night before. [Dan Kraan] This is a great way to make a one-pan meal. There’s a delectable combination of flavours in this, and they all come through to make this recipe work. There’s a lot of filling, so don’t be afraid to heap it into the potato skins. For me, 2 1/2 pounds equaled four medium-sized Yukon Gold potatoes. The plentiful filling allowed me to either serve the potatoes as a side for up to eight people, or with a light salad as a meal for four. To save time on the day of the meal, I cooked the potatoes the night before.

]]> http://leitesculinaria.com/10597/recipes-twice-baked-potatoes-with-ham-and-mushrooms.html#comment-13421 Testers' Choice Wed, 05 May 2010 16:02:15 +0000 http://leitesculinaria.com/wordpress/?p=10597#comment-13421 [TeAntae Turner] Though not the quickest recipe to make, it yields pleasing results and is something I'd easily make again. A person with basic cooking skills could pull off this dish and feel proud to serve it to guests. It's also a recipe that anyone can use as a base to experiment with other add-ins such as vegetables and/or meats. The only issue you'll need to deal with is the potato selection. Yukon Golds are delicious, but size varies greatly—one can purchase them small, or even up to half the size of an average russet. This will affect the initial baking time, so use your best judgment for doneness. [TeAntae Turner] Though not the quickest recipe to make, it yields pleasing results and is something I’d easily make again. A person with basic cooking skills could pull off this dish and feel proud to serve it to guests. It’s also a recipe that anyone can use as a base to experiment with other add-ins such as vegetables and/or meats. The only issue you’ll need to deal with is the potato selection. Yukon Golds are delicious, but size varies greatly—one can purchase them small, or even up to half the size of an average russet. This will affect the initial baking time, so use your best judgment for doneness.

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