Potatoes on the Half-Shell
Russet potatoes, velveeta cheese and sharp cheddar cheese come together in this vegetarian — 65 minutes, 7 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for oven and large pot. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Preheat the oven to 400 F (205 C), scrub the potatoes clean, prick each one several times with a fork, and bake directly on the rack for about 1 hour until tender when pierced.
- Let the potatoes cool just enough to handle, then slice each one in half lengthwise and scoop the flesh into a bowl, leaving a thin shell intact to hold its shape.
- Mash the scooped potato with the butter, milk, garlic powder, and the cubed Velveeta while still hot, stirring until the cheese melts and the mixture is smooth.
- Season the filling with salt and pepper to taste, then spoon it back into the potato shells, mounding it slightly above the rim.
- Top each filled half with the shredded cheddar and a sprinkle of dried parsley flakes.
- Return the stuffed shells to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the tops are lightly golden.
- Let the potatoes rest for a couple of minutes before serving warm.
You'll use: Oven · Large pot
Ingredient substitutions
- Milk
- any unsweetened plant milk · ½ cup evaporated milk + ½ cup water
- Butter
- olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine
Tips & common questions
How long does Potatoes on the Half-Shell take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 7 steps and 9 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of milk?
Try any unsweetened plant milk. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Potatoes on the Half-Shell vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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Potatoes on the Half-Shell is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Egg Potato Chop(Egg snacks) – KOLKATA.jpg by TAPAS KUMAR HALDER, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top — how we source recipes.