posted by Mai 05-01-102 10:56 AM
Italian Deep-Dish Potatoes with Cheeses
4 large baking potatoes, scrubbed and dried
6 tablespoons (approximately) heavy cream
1 cup Wisconsin shredded Italian-blend cheeses, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped pepperoni
1 8-oz can pizza sauce
salt and white pepper
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Cut a small, deep slit into the top of each potato. Place on middle rack of preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour or longer—until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Remove from oven; cool potatoes slightly. Increase oven temperature to 400 F. Cut a horizontal slice across the top of the potatoes and carefully scoop the pulp into a large mixing bowl. Do not tear the potato skin.
By hand or by electric mixer, mash/whip the potatoes, adding the heavy cream until the potatoes have a fine, creamy texture. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheeses and the pepperoni. Mound the mixture into the potato shells and place on a baking sheet. Top potatoes with remaining shredded cheeses. Place in oven and bake until potatoes are hot and cheese is bubbling, about 10-15 minutes. OR, refrigerate the filled potatoes and bake at serving time. Cold potatoes will take longer to heat through.
While potatoes are heating, place pizza sauce in a small pan and heat (or place in a bowl and microwave). Dribble some pizza sauce over each potato. Serve immediately.