Twice Baked Crab Stuffed Potatoes
Creamy twice baked crab stuffed potatoes are the ultimate party dish. Easier than they sound, these cheesy crab stuffed potatoes also make an indulgent meal all by themselves any time you want to treat yourself and your family to a decadent dish.
Servings: 4
Calories: 486kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes scrubbed, washed, and with holes poked throughout
- 2 tbsp cream cheese softened
- 1/2 stick butter softened
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tsp dried onion
- 1/3 cup cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 lb fresh crab meat can also use 2 cans of well drained crab meat
- smoked paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, and bake at 450 degrees for 45 minutes, or until a butter knife inserted in the center proves they're tender.4 large russet potatoes
- Slice the top off of each potato, and discard. Scoop out the pulp, leaving a 'shell' of potato on the inside of each to prevent leaks, into a mixing bowl. Set the shelled potatoes aside to finish cooling.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, whip together the potato pulp, cream cheese, butter, salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, and onion until creamed together. Add just enough cream, to make sure it's a smooth mixture. Fold in the cheddar cheese crab meat.2 tbsp cream cheese, 1/2 stick butter, salt & pepper, 1/4 tsp Cajun seasoning, 2 tsp dried onion, 1/3 cup cream, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 lb fresh crab meat
- Scoop the mixture evenly into each potato, until the mixture's gone. Sprinkle each potato with the smoked paprika.smoked paprika
- Bake the stuffed potatoes, at 400 degrees, for another 15 minutes.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven. Let them rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to wash the potatoes well prior to making this recipe since you can eat the whole twice baked potato.
- The amount of cream you need will vary by whether you are using light cream or heavy cream (which is what I recommend) and how big your potatoes are. Add enough heavy cream for the potatoes to be smooth but not thin.
- Gruyere cheese would be a very tasty substitution for the cheddar cheese if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 324mg | Potassium: 981mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1087IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 261mg | Iron: 2mg