Cheese Stuffed Potatoes

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Cheese Stuffed Potatoes
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  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Prep time: 15 min
  • Cook time: 50 min
  • Serving: 4
  • Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Luisa Orizio

Cheese stuffed potatoes are a total comfort food dream in Northern Italy—especially around Lombardy and Trentino. They're seriously good. When you’re craving something warm and tender, these potatoes deliver rich, cheesy goodness. And you know what? The mix of local cheeses like Asiago, Gruyère, and smoked scamorza is just amazing. Topped with parmigiano—can't go wrong there.

First, they boil the potatoes until they're creamy and soft inside. Then, they stuff and bake them, creating that golden crust everyone loves. Really, this rustic dish is a staple. It’s often served as a second course, a starter, or even a side during big family gatherings. Plus, there’s something so comforting about digging into the cheesy center and enjoying the crispy top with each bite.

The thing is, what sets Northern Italian stuffed baked potatoes apart is their bold, rustic cheese use. And they focus on making the potatoes super, super soft before baking. It is a method that creates something similar to twice-baked potatoes, but with that deep, savory Italian cheese flavor. When these beauties come out of the oven, the aroma is rich, savory, and slightly smoky from the scamorza. For sure, they’re a hit because they’re easy to prepare and perfect for vegetarians and cheese lovers alike.

And look, you can even tweak the baked potato fillings by adding herbs or maybe a dash of nutmeg. They’re always moist and satisfying, balancing soft potato with gooey cheese. If you’re after delicious comfort food recipes that bring a little taste of Italy home, these cheesy, loaded potatoes are a surefire hit. Whether it’s for a family dinner or wowing guests with a simple yet stunning dish, they really fit the bill perfectly.

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INGREDIENTS
Potatoes 4 - medium
Parmigiano Reggiano PDO cheese 2.8 oz (80 g)
Asiago cheese 2.5 oz (70 g)
Gruyere cheese 2.5 oz (70 g) - This quantity is approximately rounded to the nearest fraction for home use without a scale.
Smoked scamorza cheese 2.5 oz (70 g) - None
Preparation

How to prepare Cheese Stuffed Potatoes

To prepare the cheese stuffed potatoes, first place the well-washed potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water 1. Put on the heat 2 and cook for 30-40 minutes until they are tender, then drain the water 3.

Grate the 3 cheeses with a cheese grater with large holes: Gruyère 4, Scamorza 5, and Asiago 6.

Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise 7 and scoop them out 8 to form boats. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper 9.

Place the scooped-out potato flesh in a bowl 10 and mash it with a fork 11. Add the grated cheese mix 12.

Mix well to combine everything 13, then use the mixture to fill the potato boats 14. Sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan cheese 15.

Once you've covered the potatoes well 16, place them in the oven at 400°F in grill mode for 5-10 minutes until well gratinated and the cheese is melted 17. Serve the cheese stuffed potatoes hot 18!

Storage

You can store cheese stuffed potatoes in the refrigerator for 1-2 days, in an airtight container. Before serving, just reheat them in the oven or air fryer for a few minutes, so they return gooey and with a gratinated surface.

If you prefer, you can also prepare them in advance and gratinate them only when needed.

Freezing is possible, although the cheese may slightly change texture: we recommend freezing them already cooked and reheating them directly in the oven.

Advice

You can customize your cheese stuffed potatoes in many ways, starting with the filling. If you love stronger flavors, add some diced speck, pancetta, or cooked ham to the mix: it'll make the heart rich and irresistible.

For an even more delicious vegetarian version, you can add sautéed vegetables, like diced zucchini, sautéed mushrooms, or well-drained spinach: they'll bring color and a delicate note that pairs perfectly with the cheese.

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