Such is what happened this past weekend, when Elliott was on a trip in Colorado with his friends. He gallivanted around the state snowboarding, hiking and mountain biking. I think there was also a night of camping in Arizona, too? I don’t remember, as I was too busy staring out the window while it snowed making faces like this. I know for sure he didn’t shave, though, as he lovingly reminded me with daily photo updates on my phone.
Obviously by the last night of this most recent separation of ours, I couldn’t take one more bite of leftover enchiladas. And so, these twice-baked potatoes with fresh horseradish graced the single-lady dinner menu. And cheering and dancing and devouring of said potato ensued (look at all the excitement you missed out on, BABE).
And actually, about that sinus-clearing: Did you know that when you bake said grated fresh horseradish, the heat reduces its potency? So basically you get the pleasant flavor of horseradish, but without as much of that zing that feels like it burned off your nostril hairs. Two thumbs up for that, I say.
Twice-Baked Potatoes with Fresh Horseradish
Ingredients
- 2 medium russet potatoes, washed and dried
- 2 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup Asiago cheese, plus 1 tablespoon shredded
- ¼ cup sour cream, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons half-and-half, room temperature
- 4 teaspoons fresh horseradish, peeled & grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped, divided
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Poke potatoes all over with a fork. Place directly on center oven rack; bake 50 minutes until potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Holding potatoes with an oven mitt or kitchen towel, slice off the top quarter (lengthwise) of each potato. Use a spoon to carefully scoop out the insides into a large bowl, leaving the skins intact.
- To the bowl, add 2 tablespoons butter. Mash with a fork or potato masher until butter is incorporated. Add 1/4 cup Asiago cheese, sour cream, half-and-half, 1 tablespoon horseradish, 1/2 tablespoon chives and salt and pepper to taste; stir to combine.
- Spoon and mound the potato mixture back into the potato skins. Cut remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter into cubes and place on top of potatoes. Sprinkle tops with remaining 1 tablespoon of Asiago cheese and 1 teaspoon horseradish. Place on a baking sheet or in a baking pan.
- Bake 20 minutes until warmed through and tops are golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 tablespoon chopped chives just before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Due to the fact that I am a single lady, I eat lots of single lady dinners. I am no stranger to eating the same thing night after night because of copious amounts of leftovers. However, I have the feeling I could eat these twice-baked potatoes all week!
I could definitely do enchiladas four nights in a row. Mmmm mmmm mmmm!! I love twice baked potatoes, but hardly ever make them for some reason, need to change that. Love the horseradish in these!
Julia — Well I’ve never done half of the amazing things you do on your blog, so… I’d say the adventurousness still tips in your favor. 😉
Cassie — Thanks, dear! And so glad to know my husband isn’t the only one who goes the frozen pizza route. 😉
Alexe — Do it! And heck yes to the Bloody Marys!
Nicole — Oh yes, brinner is another go-to for me, for sure (because the husband doesn’t like waffles — WHAT). You have to try fresh horseradish — you’ll be hooked!
Belinda — If you love the burn of horseradish, you’ll love this potato. It’s definitely still got some kick!
Erika — Sounds like a fine plan to me. 😉
Ashley — Thanks, dearie!
Idn’t it a hoot that both of you go the Mexican route when you’re not eating together? Two peas in a pod, I say! I’m up for a twice baked tater any ol’ night of the week, given I’m single every night of the week, ha! Asiago cheese is my favvvvorite cheese to use with taters and don’t tell the girl over at The Roasted Root this, but I’ve never cooked with fresh horseradish < – – – tail between legs.
Beautiful recipe, my lady!