Baked Potato with King Crab and Gouda

Posted 01/04/09 by Idaho Potato Head
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Venues:	Cheese Fish Meats Produce & All Things Green
Categories:	Eggs Gouda Shellfish Vegetables
Sub Categories:	Crabs Garlic Other Potatoes
Keywords:	potato, twice cooked, gouda, crab
Servings:	1

Description:

Twice-baked potatoes become something special with the addition of king crab leg meat, grated Gouda cheese, cream, and Old Bay seasoning-perfect as a meal by itself! Courtesy www.idahopotato.com

Ingredients:

1 Idaho® russet potato (50 count)

2 ounces grated Gouda cheese

2 egg yolks

1 ounce heavy cream

1 teaspoon coarse black pepper

1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

1 teaspoon chopped fresh garlic

1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, slightly bruised

8 ounces king crab leg meat

Salt to taste

1 teaspoon snipped fresh chives

1 fresh rosemary sprig

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Wash and score potato; bake until knife easily pierces, 40 to 55 minutes.

2. In mixing bowl, combine Gouda, egg yolks, cream, pepper, Old Bay seasoning, garlic and thyme. Gently fold in crabmeat.

3. Open potato; remove 1/4 of potato flesh; reserve for other use. Place crab mixture inside potato. Cover; bake at 375°F until all cheese melts. Remove cover for 2 minutes to lightly brown potato. Garnish with chives and rosemary.

Recipe compliments of John Koltisko, Food & Beverage Director, Sam & Harrys McClean, VA

www.idahopotato.com

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