ITALIAN POTATO BOATS

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These potatoes are so filling. You can eat them as a side dish or a full meal. Creamy and cheesy, we couldn't get enough of these. Italian dressing mix adds a tangy flavor. The skin crisps up nicely while the middle remains wonderfully creamy. These are seriously delicious.

Provided by Cheryl Neubecker

Categories     Potatoes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 lb red potatoes
3/4 c sour cream
1 pkg Italian dressing mix
1/2 stick butter
16 slice turkey pepperoni; chopped
1/4 c green onion; chopped
1/4 c Italian parsley; chopped
1/2 c Italian blend cheese or mozzarella
2 Tbsp olive oil; light

Steps:

  • 1. Wash potatoes and prick with a fork. Microwave until just soft. Time will vary according to your microwave. Let cool.
  • 2. Cut potatoes in half and slice off just enough from the bottom so it will sit flat. Gently scoop out the potato center to leave a hollow potato bowl. Place potato pieces in a medium mixing bowl.
  • 3. Set aside 1/4 cup of the cheese and olive oil. Add the rest of the ingredients to the mixing bowl and blend together with a fork. Add salt and pepper to your taste. Put filling into hollowed out potato bowl.
  • 4. Pour olive oil in a large skillet, with a lid, over medium heat. Put flat side of potato in hot oil. Place lid on skillet and reduce heat. Cook for 15 minutes. Moving the potatoes halfway through cooking time. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese over the top of potatoes. Place lid back on the skillet and cook an additional 5 minutes.
  • 5. The bottoms will be brown and crispy and the inside will be soft and creamy!

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