Mushroom-and-Fontina-Stuffed Potatoes

Potatoes are one of the most versatile and widely consumed vegetables in the world. They are a good source of vitamin C and potassium.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Mushroom-and-Fontina-Stuffed Potatoes

Cooking Method: Baking, Sautéing Cuisine: American, Italian Courses: Appetizer, Dinner Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 medium-sized Potatoes
• 200 sliced Mushrooms
• 150 grated Fontina cheese
• 2 melted Butter
• 2 cloves minced Garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped Fresh thyme
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Scrub the potatoes and prick them with a fork. Bake them in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes or until tender.
3. While the potatoes are baking, heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
4. Add mushrooms, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook until the mushrooms are tender and any liquid has evaporated.
5. Once the potatoes are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Cut the top off each potato and scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin shell.
6. In a bowl, mash the potato flesh with the mushroom mixture and half of the grated fontina cheese. Season with salt and black pepper.
7. Stuff the potato shells with the filling mixture and top with the remaining fontina cheese.
8. Place the stuffed potatoes back in the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden.
9. Remove from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 2g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.