Stuffed Potatoes with Ham, Thyme, and Gruyere

Name: Stuffed Potatoes with Ham, Thyme, and Gruyere
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 to large baking potatoes, like russets, washed; 4 servings Dark bread (pumpernickel, multi-grain, or dark rye), as an accompaniment; 2 Tbsps butter, in small pieces; 4 servings Butter; 227 grams baked ham from a deli, sliced 1/8-inch thick, cut into 2-inch thick strips; 6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only, chopped to about 2 tablespoons; 227 grams Gruyere, shredded, about 2 cups; 118 milliliters milk or half-and-half; 1 Tbsp (1 turn around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil; 4 servings A drizzle extra-virgin olive oil; 4 servings Tossed and dressed salad, as an accompaniment; 4 servings Salt and pepper; 2 shallots, chopped

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Stuffed Potatoes with Ham, Thyme, and Gruyere A mixture of butter, salt and pepper, butter, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes.

Instructions

Rub potatoes with a drizzle of oil and pierce skins with the tines of a fork. Microwave on high 12 minutes or until tender.

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While the potatoes cook in the microwave, heat a small skillet over medium heat.

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Add 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil and saute chopped shallots 2 to 3 minutes or until bits are just tender. Set aside.

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Cool potatoes for 5 minutes, split potatoes down the center, and scrape flesh into a bowl. Set skins aside on a non-stick baking sheet. Preheat broiler to high with oven rack 6-inches from the heat source.

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To the cooked potato in the mixing bowl, add shallots, ham strips, grated cheese, butter, milk or half-and-half, thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Mash mixture with a potato masher or dinner fork until mixture is combined, but not entirely lump-free.

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