Thursday, February 14, 2013

PIMENTO-CHEESE TWICE BAKED POTATOES

You know how it is when a new magazine arrives and a recipe just jumps out at you.  Such was the case this week when my Southern Lady Magazine arrived and a recipe for Twice-Baked Potatoes was pictured with the recipe served with steak!  A win-win for Valentines Day. 



 As I scanned the recipe - I knew I already had everything except the actual potatoes so I stopped at the market on the way home for those and to pick up a couple steaks to grill.



  By the way, Southern Lady is produced by Hoffman Media who give us Tea Time, Victoria and many other wonderful magazines.


Recipe from Mar-Apr 2013 Southern Lady:
Here is what you need for 6 people:

6 large baking potatoes, washed and dried, 2 Tb olive oil, 1 Tb kosher coarse salt, 1/3 cup of soft butter, 3 oz of soft cream cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese - divided, 1 4 oz jar of diced pimentos drained, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground pepper 

Instructions:  Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil.  Rub the potatoes with olive oil to coat skins, sprinkle with kosher salt.

 Place on baking sheet in prepared oven for 55-65 minutes til they are fork tender.  Cool
Cut a thin slice off the top, being careful not to damage skins.  Using a melon scoop, take out potato pulp leaving a 1/4 " thick shell in tack.  In a medium bowl, mix potato pulp, butter and cream cheese and then stir in  cream, 2 cups cheese, pimento, salt and pepper stirring well.  Return filled shells to prepared oven and bake 20-25 minutes until lightly browned and bubbly.  You can remove and add last 1/2 cup of cheese and then rebrown top if you like!  Serve...

Since I am a "working girl"  I made all 6 potatoes I plan to reheat 2 of them  later 
for lunch and then freeze 2 of them for another dinner later!

18 comments:

  1. Bernideen...Pimento cheese is my favorite and although, I've grilled cheese with it, I've never thought about putting it on baked potatoes! What a great idea and you've made my day:-D Happy Valentine's Day, XOXO

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  2. Hi Bernideen! Oh, yummy. These potatoes look delicious and your table does too!
    I'm the first to link up! I don't think that's ever happened to me before! :)
    Happy Valentine's Day.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  3. Wow, those potatoes look super scrumptious!! Happy ❤ Day and thanks for hosting!!

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  4. Those potatoes sound wonderful, I am saving this recipe for sure!

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  5. Oh Bernideen, that tablecloth is GORGEOUS!!! I love it.
    Roses, roses in such colors.
    Your potatoes look yummy. Must try them sometime.
    Happy Valentine's Day, Ruthie

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  6. Think my comment just got "glitched." These potatoes look great. Being Southern on my daddy's side, I do love pimento cheese!

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  7. One of my favorite magazines- I got it for years! Great looking side dish, too- xo Diana

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  8. Oh, I think I'm going to have to fix me something to eat now. That potatoes looks fabulous, and the cake in your header is calling out to me.
    Hope you have a delightful Valentine's Day. ~ Sarah

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  9. Bernideen, your tablecloth is just beautiful and those potatoes look wonderful! Thanks for joining me and Happy Valentines Day to you and your hubby.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  10. Your potatoes look delicious, as does your whole meal. Happy Valentine's Day!

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  11. Bernideen, the meal looks so yummy. I am pinning the potatoes. A fun variation that I want to try. I am cooking lasagne for our Valentine dinner. I use to make it all the time when the kids were growing up. Now, I rarely make it for just hubby and I. He loves it so I thought it would be a nice surprise. Thanks for hosting and Happy Valentines!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  12. Oh, yum! I don't know if I would be able to stop at only one!

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  13. Yum, that looks delish! Hope your V-Day dinner was great!

    I'm hosting my Homemaking Linkup Weekend and would love to have you join, if you'd like!

    Have a great day!
    Mrs. Sarah Coller

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  14. Your potatoes look delicious. I love SLM. and I have quite a few issues. Thanks for hosting.
    ~Clara

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  15. The twice-baked potatoes look yummy--the perfect Valentine's Day treat.

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  16. Your Valentine's meal looks delicious, Bernideen! Beautiful tablecloth too!

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  17. Hi Came from teh Charm of Home Party! This looks delicious I love pimentos...don't get to use them very often so when I see I recipe..I pin it! Than You for hosting! Have a wonderful day!
    Lizy@ ustdipitinchocolate.blogspot.com

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  18. Hi again...lol...I just realized that you were hosting a party as well! awesome! just linked up my Valentine's decor hope you like it! Also joined your blog on GFC and following on Pinterest! Have a great weekend!
    Lizy@http://justdipitinchocolate.blogspot.com

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