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The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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244 | Calories |
12g | Fat |
24g | Carbs |
11g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 8 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 244 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 12g | 15% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 29% |
Cholesterol 55mg | 18% |
Sodium 397mg | 17% |
Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 9% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 11g | |
Vitamin C 12mg | 58% |
Calcium 158mg | 12% |
Iron 1mg | 8% |
Potassium 690mg | 15% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
These crab stuffed potatoes make a fantastic snack for a game day crowd. The combination of lump crabmeat, garlic, and sour cream make for a savory, delicious side dish or appetizer. The potatoes are sliced in half and filled with sour cream mashed potatoes, lightly sautéed seasoned crabmeat, and fresh chopped chives.
Ingredients
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4 russet potatoes
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Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed
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Kosher salt, as needed
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8 ounces lump crabmeat
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2 teaspoons lemon juice
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1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
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1 clove garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 tablespoon minced chives, plus more for topping
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6 tablespoons sour cream
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1 cup mild shredded cheese
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Preheat oven to 350 F. Position top rack in top third of oven and place a sheet of foil or a baking sheet on bottom rack to catch any possible drips.
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Scrub potatoes and remove any imperfections, eyes, and cuts. Pat potatoes with paper towels to dry. Rub potatoes all over with olive oil and then sprinkle with kosher salt.
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Prick potatoes in several places with a fork and then place potatoes on top rack.
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Bake potatoes for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until they are fork tender.
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Set potatoes on a rack until they are cool enough to handle.
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Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine crabmeat with lemon juice, Old Bay Seasoning, and minced garlic. Toss gently.
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Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; add crabmeat mixture and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Slice potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop flesh out into a mixing bowl, leaving about 1/8-inch in shell.
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Add chives and sour cream to potatoes in bowl and mash until smooth. Fold in the crabmeat mixture until well blended. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed.
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Preheat broiler to high. Arrange potato shells in a lightly oiled baking pan and fill with potato and crabmeat mixture. Sprinkle with grated cheese and more chives.
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Place potatoes under broiler and cook until cheese has browned, or about 3 to 5 minutes.
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Glass Bakeware Warning
Do not use glass bakeware when broiling or when a recipe calls to add liquid to a hot pan, as glass may explode. Even if it states oven safe or heat resistant, tempered glass products can, and do, break occasionally.
Recipe Variations
- The recipe is versatile and can be adjusted with other ingredients to suit your taste. Add a few tablespoons of crumbled cooked bacon to add some smoky flavor to the potato filling.
- Or, for additional color, sprinkle the potatoes lightly with sweet paprika before you add the cheese.
- For cheese, choose a mild cheese that won't overwhelm the crab flavor. Mild cheddar cheese is a good choice, or top them with some shredded fontina or grated Parmesan cheese.
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