Creamed Spinach Twice-Baked Potatoes
- 4 medium russet potatoes (10 to 12 ounces each)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus melted butter for brushing
- 1 9 -ounce package baby spinach (about 10 cups), large stems removed
- 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
- Position racks in the middle and upper third of the oven; preheat to 400 degrees F. Scrub the potatoes and dry well.
- Bake directly on the middle oven rack until easily pierced with a knife, 45 to 50 minutes.
- Remove from the oven; let cool 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the spinach (in batches, if needed) and cook, tossing with tongs, until wilted, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, nutmeg, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Increase the heat to high and cook until the liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a cutting board and finely chop; squeeze dry in a kitchen towel.
- One at a time, hold each potato with another kitchen towel and halve lengthwise.
- Scoop the flesh into a large bowl, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell.
- Mash the flesh with the remaining 3 tablespoons butter until smooth; season with salt.
- Stir in the egg yolks and parmesan, then the spinach mixture.
- Brush the potato skins with melted butter; season the insides with salt and pepper.
- Set on a baking sheet.
- Beat the heavy cream in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes.
- Stir about one-quarter of the whipped cream into the potato mixture, then gently fold in the rest.
- Mound the filling into the potato skins.
- Return to the oven on the top rack and bake until the filling is warmed through and starts browning, about 15 minutes.
- Turn on the broiler and broil until the filling is golden brown and the skins are crisp, 1 to 2 more minutes.
- Photograph by Ryan Liebe
russet potatoes, unsalted butter, baby spinach, clove garlic, freshly grated nutmeg, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, egg yolks, parmesan cheese, cold heavy cream
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/creamed-spinach-twice-baked-potatoes.html (may not work)