Ingredients

  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 large shallot, minced
  • 2 bunches fresh spinach leaves, tough stems removed and leaves rinsed well
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 cup firmly packed shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese

Ready In 90 Minutes

Servings: 4

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

  • Position a rack in the upper third of an oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.Prick the potatoes with a fork and place them directly on the oven rack.
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Step 2

  • Bake until tender when pierced with a small knife, about 1 hour.
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  • Length: 60 minutes

Step 3

  • Remove the potatoes from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.In a large, heavy pot over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter.
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  • Length: 5 minutes

Step 4

  • Add the garlic and shallot and saute until the shallot is translucent, about three minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the spinach, and toss until wilted but still bright green, about four minutes.
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  • Length: 7 minutes

Step 5

  • Transfer the spinach mixture to a sieve set over a bowl and press all the liquid out of the spinach.Using a serrated knife, cut a slice 1/2 inch thick off one long side of each potato and discard. Scoop out the potato flesh into a bowl, leaving a shell 1/4 inch thick.
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Step 6

  • Add the sour cream, salt, pepper and the remaining 4 tablespoons butter to the potato flesh and mash with a potato masher to blend. Stir in 2/3 cup of the cheese and then the spinach. Spoon the potato mixture into the potato shells, mounding it high. Press the remaining cheese on top of the filling.
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Step 7

  • Transfer the potatoes to a baking sheet and bake until heated through, about 20 minutes. To test for doneness, stick a small knife into a potato and leave it there for about 15 seconds.
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  • Length: 20 minutes

Step 8

  • Remove the knife and feel the blade; if it is hot, the potatoes are ready.
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Step 9

  • Serve immediately.