https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/twice-baked-potato-cupcakes • Posted by kitkatherine
Potatoes are my main comfort food - and how my family got over from Ireland to the US! These potato cupcakes are a favorite of ours, and based on the delicious twice baked potatoes at Jeff Ruby restaurants in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Potatoes are my main comfort food - and how my family got over from Ireland to the US! These potato cupcakes are a favorite of ours, and based on the delicious twice baked potatoes at Jeff Ruby restaurants in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Preheat your oven to 375 Degrees Fahrenheit. Wash potatoes well and allow to dry on a paper towel or clean towel. Stick 4-5 times deeply with a fork and bake in the over at 375 Degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes, until tender. Keep oven on, you will literally bake these twice.
Cut the end off of each potato to form a flat surface. Then cut in half horizontally. You will have two stumpy halves.
With a spoon, carefully scoop out the inside of the potato into a small bowl, leaving a shell.
Mash the potatoes well, adding in 2 TBSP butter and 1/4 cup of fat free half and half.
Shred between 3-5 ounces of cheese (to taste) into the potatoes, mixing well. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Scoop the cheesy potato mixture into the shells evenly. Top with cheddar cheese and bake at 375 Degrees Fahrenheit for 15 miutes.
Voila! A cheese filled potato cupcake! Serve in cupcake liners for something a little special.