Neely's Twice Baked Potatoes
- 4 (3/4-pound) russet potatoes, scrubbed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter, plus extra for serving, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 bunch Swiss chard, stems discarded and leaves finely chopped
- 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded smoked mozzarella, plus extra for topping
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus extra for topping
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Pierce around the potatoes with a fork and put them on a sheet tray.
- Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
- Slide them onto the center rack in the oven and bake for 1 hour, then let them cool slightly.
- Using a paring knife, slice the potatoes lengthwise and scoop the flesh into a large mixing bowl.
- Make sure to leave a 1/2-inch thick wall of flesh along the inside of the skin.
- In a heavy-bottomed skillet, melt the butter with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- Once warm, saute the garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the Swiss chard leaves and continue sauteing until they are soft and tender and all liquid has been evaporated.
- Adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper, then transfer the vegetables to a bowl.
- Stir the ricotta cheese, mozzarella and Parmesan into the potatoes and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Mash until the filling is creamy, then fold in the Swiss chard.
- Using a small spoon, scoop the filling back into the potatoes and pat down the mound so it is secure.
- Sprinkle more mozzarella and Parmesan over the tops of the potatoes and set them onto a baking sheet.
- Bake them once more to heat through and to melt the cheese, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and arrange on a serving platter.
- Serve with softened butter, if desired.
russet potatoes, olive oil, kosher salt, butter, garlic, red pepper, swiss chard, ricotta cheese, mozzarella
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/patrick-and-gina-neely/neelys-twice-baked-potatoes-recipe.html (may not work)