Swabian Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Potatoes (Schwäbische Käse-Speck-Gefüllte Kartoffeln)
These Schwäbische Käse-Speck-Gefüllte Kartoffeln, or Swabian Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Potatoes, are a delicious and hearty dish from Baden cuisine. The combination of creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and fluffy potatoes makes for a satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 large baking potatoes
- 1 cup shredded Emmental cheese
- 1/2 cup diced bacon
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub the potatoes and pierce them several times with a fork.
- Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
- In a skillet, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Cut a slit in the top of each potato and carefully scoop out the insides into a bowl, leaving a thin shell.
- Mash the potato insides with the sour cream, shredded cheese, cooked bacon, chives, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the potato shells with the mashed potato mixture.
- Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve the Schwäbische Käse-Speck-Gefüllte Kartoffeln hot, garnished with extra chives if desired.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Baking sheet Skillet Bowl
Tools
Fork Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the Schwäbische Käse-Speck-Gefüllte Kartoffeln as a side dish with a fresh green salad and a glass of crisp white wine.
Tips & tricks
For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and add sautéed mushrooms or spinach to the filling.
Cost
$10