Italian Inspired Potatoes

Submitted by Engrossed

"This was inspired by Chef Potpie's recipe#197754. I went to make it and thought it was missing tomatoes...I realized I had some sundried tomatoes and other flavorful add-ins and came up with this. It turned out very yummy. I love the tangy additions with the salami. To me this is a meal in itself! You could add onion to this also if you like. I might even try it with some capers next time. Hmm...and perhaps feta cheese instead of mozzarella with shredded chicken or no meat for greek potatoes! It's so fun to experiment. This could also be made in the oven or with leftover roasted potatoes or canned potatoes. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 large white potatoes, washed and cut in half lengthwise
• garlic salt, to taste
• 236.59 ml mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1.23-2.46 ml dried oregano
• 85.04 g pepper salami, chopped (about 1/3 cup)
• 29.58 ml sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
• 29.58 ml roasted red peppers, strips (4 long strips)
• 14.79-29.58 ml green olives, sliced
• sour cream, to top (optional)

directions

1. Place potato halves cut side up in a single layer in a microwavable dish that has a lid.
2. Put 1 tablespoon of water in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle potato halves with garlic salt.
3. Cover and microwave on high 8-15 minutes (depending on your microwave) until tender.
4. Meanwhile, mix together the cheese, oregano, salami and sundried tomatoes.
5. When potatoes are done top them evenly with the cheese mixture.
6. Place one red bell pepper strip on each potato and arrange green olive rings around them.
7. Microwave for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
8. Serve with sour cream if desired.

Reviews

[TerriB]

These were fantastically delicious! I actually didn't have any sundried tomatoes, but I did have some leftover spaghetti sauce (no meat). After the potatoes were cooked through in the microwave, I spread a thin layer of the sauce over them (like a pizza) and then sprinkled the rest of the ingredients. Threw the pan in the oven with my chicken that was almost finished baking. The taters browned up nicely, cheese melted, and they were so so yummy! Thank you thank you!

 

[Kim127]

Really enjoyed the flavor of these potatoes. I did change the cooking method. I was grilling anyways, so I threw all the ingredients (not the olives) into a aluminum foil packet, added a pat of butter and then grilled them for about 30 minutes. Came out perfectly! I did slice the potatoes. I topped them with sliced fresh mozzarella when they came off the grill and it melted right in. Made for the Babes of ZWT4.

 

[Kittencalrecipezazz]

Needed a little olive oil on top, and lots fresh ground black pepper, I love sun-dried tomatoes in recipes, thanks Engrossed!...Kitten:)

 

[Kizzikate]

I found a winner with this recipe! I used 2 russet baking potatos. Cut them in half, rubbed the tops with garlic salt & a spritz of EVOO. Baked at 375 for 45 minutes. I used Italian 6-cheese blend in the cheese mixture, as that was what I had on hand... topped the cooked potatos, and broiled them about 2 minutes, until the cheese bubbled up. My DD ate herself silly! We omitted the optional olives and sour cream, but I'm sure they are nice additions. Can't wait to reheat the leftovers for lunch!! Thanks, Pipi!!!