Cheese-Stuffed Potatoes-Yogurt-Spice-Sesame Seed Crust

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 5
Cheese-Stuffed Potatoes-Yogurt-Spice-Sesame Seed Crusted Deliciousness
in Appetizer

Prep

30 min

Cook

90 min

Ready In

120 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup packed coarsely grated monterey jack cheese ( about 4 ounces )
3 large unpeeled russet potatoes , scrubbed ( each about 16 ounces )
2 tablespoons butter , melted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 green onion , finely chopped
1 serrano chili , seeded , minced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
coarse kosher salt
2 garlic cloves , coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons sweet paprika or 2 teaspoons hot paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt ( A thick yogurt , sold at Whole Foods Market or Trader Joes or at Greek markets )
4 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup sesame seeds ( about 2.6 ounces )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
3
Calories
941
Sugar
10g
Fat
65g
Looking for a delicious appetizer that will blow your guests away? Look no further than these cheese-stuffed potatoes with a yogurt, spice and sesame seed crust! This dish features crispy potato shells stuffed with a mouthwatering mixture of grated Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro, green onion, minced serrano chili, garlic, ginger, paprika, coriander, cumin, and Greek yogurt. The dish is then topped with a sesame seed crust and baked until crispy and golden brown. The result is an irresistible appetizer that will have your guests coming back for seconds and thirds!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400°F.
2.Pierce potatoes in a few places with fork.
3.Bake potatoes until tender, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
4.Cut off top third of each potato. Scoop potato pulp into bowl, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shell. Place potato shells on baking sheet; brush with melted butter.
5.Mix potato pulp, 1/2 cup sesame seeds, Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro, green onion, minced serrano chili, garlic, ginger, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, coriander, and cumin in large bowl. Season mixture to taste with coarse salt and black pepper. Spoon mixture into potato shells. Sprinkle 1/2 cup sesame seeds over potatoes. Add 4 teaspoons vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice to Greek yogurt, whisk until blended.
6.Bake potatoes until heated through, sesame seed topping is golden brown, and yogurt mixture is cold, about 15 minutes. Serve with cold yogurt mixture.

PROS

This dish tastes absolutely incredible and has a variety of flavors and textures, ranging from the crisp sesame crust to the creamy cheese and yogurt stuffing.
The dish is also packed full of healthy ingredients, such as potatoes and yogurt.

CONS

This dish can be somewhat difficult to make due to the number of ingredients and steps involved.
Additionally, the dish is relatively high in calories and fat content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is packed full of healthy ingredients, such as potatoes and Greek yogurt. Potatoes are an excellent source of complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. Meanwhile, Greek yogurt is a great source of protein, probiotics, and calcium.

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