HAM & CHEESE STUFFED POTATOES

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These hearty potatoes are fully loaded. They can be changed up a zillion different ways, but this is my favorite, featuring three kinds of cheese plus cream cheese and cottage cheese. -Kathleen Gill, Pahrump, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large baking potatoes
1/2 cup cubed deli ham
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
2 tablespoons cream-style cottage cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 375° for 1 hour or until tender. When cool enough to handle, cut a thin slice off the top of each potato and discard. Scoop out the pulp, leaving a thin shell., In a large skillet, saute the ham, onion, celery and red pepper in oil until vegetables are tender. Set aside. In a large bowl, mash the pulp with cream cheese, cottage cheese, salt and pepper. Stir in the ham mixture, cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, milk and Parmesan cheese. Spoon into potato shells., Place on a baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 1034mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Eliebadra Eliebadra
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These were easy to make and turned out great! I used a baking potato and baked them for about 50 minutes. The cheese was melted and bubbly and the ham was cooked through. I will definitely be making these again.


Rose Peyton
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I made these for a party and they were a big hit! I used a combination of russet and sweet potatoes and baked them for about an hour. The cheese was melted and bubbly and the ham was cooked through. I will definitely be making these again.


Love Amy
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These were delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. I used a sweet potato and baked them for about an hour. The cheese was melted and gooey and the ham was flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


mikiyas Ashenafi
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I've made these a few times now and they're always a hit! I like to use a variety of cheeses, such as cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan. I also like to add some diced onions and peppers to the filling. These are a great way to use up leftover ham and


Grayson Lightner
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These were easy to make and turned out great! I used a baking potato and baked them for about 50 minutes. The cheese was melted and bubbly and the ham was cooked through. I will definitely be making these again.


MD Momin Mia
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I made these for a party and they were a big hit! I used a combination of russet and sweet potatoes and baked them for about an hour. The cheese was melted and bubbly and the ham was cooked through. I will definitely be making these again.


Solomon Quaicoe
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These were delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. I used a sweet potato and baked them for about an hour. The cheese was melted and gooey and the ham was flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Piyahs Sangma
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I've made these a few times now and they're always a hit! I like to use a variety of cheeses, such as cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan. I also like to add some diced onions and peppers to the filling. These are a great way to use up leftover ham and


P Hack
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These were easy to make and turned out great! I used a baking potato and baked them for about 50 minutes. The cheese was melted and bubbly and the ham was cooked through. I will definitely be making these again.


Robert Harold
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I made these last night and they were a hit! I used a combination of sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheese and they were so cheesy and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Noushin Kananian
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These were great! I used a russet potato and baked them for about an hour. The cheese was melted and gooey and the ham was flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.