POTATO-STUFFED GRILLED BELL PEPPERS

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Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large baking potatoes (about 3 1/2 to 4 pounds)
4 large red bell peppers
1 (16-ounce) container sour cream
1/2 cup shredded Gouda cheese
1/4 cup sliced green onions
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Pierce each potato 3 to 4 times with a fork, and place directly on oven rack. Bake at 450° for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Let cool slightly, about 15 minutes. Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise, cutting through stems and keeping intact. Remove and discard seeds and membranes; rinse and pat dry. Set aside. Cut baked potatoes in half. Scoop out pulp into a large bowl, discarding shells. Add sour cream and next 6 ingredients to pulp, blending well with a fork or potato masher. Spoon potato mixture evenly into bell pepper halves. Sprinkle with paprika. Grill peppers, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) 18 minutes or until peppers are blistered and potato mixture bubbles around edges. Serve immediately. Note: We tried microwaving the potatoes, but the texture is mealy; baking is the best choice. Grilled Stuffed Potatoes: Omit red bell peppers. Proceed with recipe as directed, reserving potato shells and spooning potato mixture into reserved potato shells. Grill as directed or bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated.