Cajun-Stuffed Potatoes

Cajun-Stuffed Potatoes
Cajun-Stuffed Potatoes might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Watching your figure? This gluten free recipe has 468 calories, 32g of protein, and 16g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6. 1 person found this recipe to be delicious and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes. If you have onion, ground pepper, bell pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the hungarian paprika you could follow this main course with the Rose Levy Beranbaum's Chocolate Tomato Cake with Mystery Ganache as a dessert.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 45
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Pierce potatoes with a fork; brush with 1 teaspoon olive oil.
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Bake at 450 for 50 minutes or until tender.
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Remove potatoes from oven; cool slightly.
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Cut potatoes in half lengthwise, and scoop pulp out of skins, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell.
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Place pulp in a large bowl; coarsely mash pulp.
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Preheat broiler to high.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add remaining 5 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat.
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Add onion, bell pepper, and celery to pan; saut for 4 minutes.
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Add garlic and next 4 ingredients (through red pepper); saut 1 minute.
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Remove from heat.
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Add cheese, butter, and herbs, stirring until smooth.
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Stir cheese mixture and crawfish into potato pulp.
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Place 1/2 cup crawfish mixture in each potato shell. Arrange stuffed potatoes on a baking sheet. Broil for 5 minutes or until browned.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 28 m.
Servings6
Health Score26
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