Italian Stuffed Potatoes Recipes

STUFFED POTATO POCKETS

Steps:

• In a large bowl add the mashed potatoes, egg, salt and pepper. Start to combine with a fork. Then add the parmesan cheese, flour, baking powder and chopped parsley and mix to almost combine.
• You can either mix this dough by hand or with a food processor. When almost combined move to a floured flat surface and knead into a ball. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least 30 minutes.
• Cut your choice of cheese and ham or prosciutto into small pieces.
• Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
• It's easier to work with half the dough at a time, on a floured flat surface, lightly flour the top of the pastry (if you find it sticky) roll the dough into 1/8 inch thickness and cut out with round or even heart cookie cutters (2 ¾ - 3 inches / 7 cm). Make sure you have an even amount of cut outs. Place half the rounds on the prepared cookie sheets.
• On one of the rounds, place some cut up ham or prosciutto and 3-4 small cubes of your favourite cheese. Cover with another round, seal shut with your fingers (easier if you dip them in water first) then close again with the tongs of a fork. Drizzle with olive oil then bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.

ITALIAN STUFFED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bake potatoes at 400 for 55-60 minutes.
• While potatoes are baking, melt butter over medium-high heat in large skillet, add peppers, onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Remove from heat and set aside.
• When potatoes are done slice 1 inch of the top off of each potato and spoon out inside.
• Place pulp in large bowl.
• Add onion mixture, ricotta and parmesan cheese.
• Beat with an electric mixer until well blended.
• Spoon into potato shells and place on baking sheet for 20-30 minutes until heated through.
• These can also be made the day before and then baked a little longer.
• To freeze: Prepare through step 8 except do not bake! Place potatoes on a baking sheet and freeze until firm. Wrap each potato in plastic wrap and place in a large freezer bag. Seal, label and freeze.
• To serve: Unwrap and thaw in fridge. Place on baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 35 minutes.

ITALIAN STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Leaving a 1/2-in. thick shell, scoop out the pulp; chop pulp and set aside. Invert the tomatoes onto paper towels to drain. , Meanwhile, cook sausage, onion and garlic in a skillet until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Add tomato pulp, zucchini, basil, oregano, vinegar, salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in rice, provolone, 3 tablespoons Parmesan and parsley; spoon about 2/3 cup into each tomato. , Place in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan on top. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes more or until the tomatoes are heated through.