I'm sure it's my Irish DNA speaking, but you know how I adore potatoes, cooked any way, shape or form. Since we've been celebrating all weekend, I made a sinfully delicious variation of spuds we haven't had in ages. One of our favorite local restaurants made the most wonderful Italian stuffed potato skins, back in the mid-1980s. Here is my own delectable version, with a bit of guilt-free turkey pepperoni thrown in.
Willow's Italian Stuffed Potato Skins
3 largish baking potatoes
1 green pepper diced
1 medium onion diced
2 large tomatoes diced
2 cups shredded mozzarella
3 oz. sliced pepperoni
a tsp or so of oregano
Bake the whole potatoes until done. Remove, cool enough to handle, then cut in half lengthwise and scoop out the potato, like a hallow canoe, leaving 1/2 inch around the skins. Deep fry the skins till lightly browned and crispy. (I use my deep fryer.) Drain well and place on baking sheet.
Load skins with equal amounts of veggies, sprinkle with oregano, then top with cheese, and pepperoni on top. Bake about 10 minutes in a 400 degree oven, until cheese is melted.
Serve with homemade buttermilk dressing. (I tweak bottled lite ranch by adding equal amounts of buttermilk and low-fat mayo, and loads of fresh ground pepper.) The reserve potato makes great mashed, by the way. I freeze it to use later.
This is a great recipe for all you vegans out there, just omit the pepperoni. A bit of Parmesan sprinkled on top is yummy, too.
ReplyDeleteGoing to make these for dinner tonight, thanks for the inspiration~!
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This looks absolutely delicious. Despite being Irish, I only really enjoy potatoes the day after they are cooked, cold.
ReplyDeleteIn a recent survey, 80% of Irish people ate a serving of potatoes every day and 52% ate two servings. Heard it on the radio.
Delicious recipe, Willow. I too am a potato lover, so I'll certainly be trying this out. And, on another note, I really like the new look :)
ReplyDeleteAoife, I think I could easily eat them every single meal and never tire of them. I hold myself back, though, or I'd be an amazon.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sam! I had the black background for a long time when I first started blogging, and it feels nice to be back in the black again!
ReplyDeleteI would try these but without the deep fry part. I think they will turn out good for us anyway. Thanks for the great pictures to give me the incentive.
ReplyDeleteTechno, I've made them skipping the frying part, and they're okay that way, but not delectable.
ReplyDeleteHaven't popped over for awhile...your bloghouse is looking very spiff, Willow! I like how you've wallpapered and it smells pretty good over here, too :>]]
ReplyDeleteThat looks very good! I also have the Irish heritage love of potatoes.
ReplyDeletemy mouth is watering. i too love potatoes though only have about 1/7the Irish in me. PS by chance an Edvard Munch DVD arrived from Netflix. Two discs. So far interesting, but I think they tried to be too clever in the way the put it together. Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteDelicious looking! I am giving a party next Friday and think I will add these delectable potatoes to the menu. Yumm-o!
ReplyDeleteThese look amazing. I'm always looking for interesting potato recipes.
ReplyDeleteSounds great! Can you come over and cook for me? I'm feeling so lazy!
ReplyDeleteGreat recipe! Everyone needs an Irish potato fix once in a while...with or without the DNA.
I had pasta drizzled with olive oil and crunchy vegetables tonight and it's made me sleepy.
I eat very little meat ... these look delicious!
ReplyDeleteHOWEVER ... the image closest to the bottom of your photo looks just like a fish with his mouth open! I can no longer look at an image without creating an image within ... Too many Magpies?
Helen! It does! I see it, too! I looks like the incredible Mr. Limpet! heehee
ReplyDeleteYum! I serve something very similar a lot! It's a favorite!
ReplyDeleteThese look delicious and my kids will love them.
ReplyDeleteWow Willow, I'm going to try this one. I love potatoes. I have never tried frying the skins, sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThe offspring is going to flip when I make these. Thanks for the hint on the dressing, as well!
ReplyDeleteMy older son always requires stuffed potatoes for his birthday dinner. My version has lots of cheese and green onion --- I may need to try there delicious sounding beauties!
ReplyDeleteMy mother used to make these with extra-sharp cheddar. I'll take mine with a side of homemade aoli.
ReplyDeleteWow these potato skins look fabulous. I too have a love of potatoes so it may be my Irish ancestry as well.
ReplyDeleteDear Willow, If I were only able to eat one thing in life for evermore, then I think that I should in all probability choose potatoes. But then, my grandmother was Anglo Irish!
ReplyDeleteI'm having lunch with friends this week, and guess what I'll be ordering? Yep, potato skins. Your recipe sounds delicious.
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Thanx for nice comment!
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ReplyDeleteYummy Yum! I am a vegetarian, so I will be trying this!
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ReplyDeleteMy cousins coming up from Bayside,NY and she is such a fantastic cook. I'll get her to make this.. My Aunt was Italian, say no more. What a cook..
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Very nice.
ReplyDeleteAnd with a nod to the Irish, the rest of the spuds can be made into potato cakes, to be eaten with smoked back bacon and big grunty sausages. (-:
This looks wonderful! I can't wait to try it.
ReplyDeletewhat a tasty treat dear, mmmmmmmmmmm, happy sunday.
ReplyDeleteThese look delicious...we will have to try them! We're always looking for new ideas and never thought of stuffed potato skins. The turkey pepperoni makes them perfect : ) We use turkey sausage alot, but haven't tried turkey pepperoni yet. Thanks for the great idea! Happy Sunday : )
ReplyDeleteKevin, I love those "big grunty sausages".
ReplyDeleteCat, I'll make these for you guys next time you visit WM!
I never met a potato I didn't like. This sounds TDF, Willow. Thanks for sharing it with us!
ReplyDeleteoooooh willow that looks crazygood!!!! steven
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that my adult kids would love it if i made this for them! Great idea, and photos.
ReplyDeleteo me ..o my...willow...look at this yum-a-licious-ness
ReplyDeletei have got to make these a.s.a.p.
and i also need to get a BAT HOUSE a.s.a.p.
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Truly an Irish dish -- potatoes. My Irish father's
ReplyDeletefavorite meal was potatoes and potatoes. Glad to hear you have Irish ancestry. -- barara
Truly an Irish dish -- potatoes. My Irish father's
ReplyDeletefavorite meal was potatoes and potatoes. Glad to hear you have Irish ancestry. -- barara
Truly an Irish dish -- potatoes. My Irish father's
ReplyDeletefavorite meal was potatoes and potatoes. Glad to hear you have Irish ancestry. -- barara
oh wow. these sound wonderful willow!
ReplyDeleteAnd I could have come over!
ReplyDeleteAre you talking about celebrating your 33rd anniversary? Potatoes--why not? :) Looks like another yummy meal from Willow Manor.
ReplyDelete"THINKING: At the side of the everlasting why, is a yes, and a yes, and a yes. A full bodied, life embracing "yes"."
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I could eat potatoes every day and never tire of them. Mouth was watering while reading the recipe. Most of my family is still in Ireland and we're lucky enough to visit quite often - I think potatoes taste better there.
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That sounds so good!
ReplyDeletePotatoes are my comfort food:)
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