Twice-Baked Goat Cheese Potatoes

1. 1

   Pierce potatoes with a fork and wrap each one in a double thickness of microwave-safe paper towel. Microwave on high for a total of 20 - 30 minutes, turning over and rearranging potatoes once, or until soft when pinched. (Alternatively, place pierced potatoes directly on oven rack and bake at 450 for 50 - 60 minutes).

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 425. As soon as the potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice off top third of each. Scoop potato flesh into a mixing bowl, reserving potato-skin shells. Sprinkle oil over potato flesh, season with salt and pepper and mash with a potato masher.

3. 3

   Puree cottage cheese in a food processor. Add goat cheese and process until smooth. Scrape cheese mixture into mashed potatoes and mix with the potato masher. Gently fold in scallions and parsley with a rubber spatula. Taste and adjust seasoning. Mound potato filling into potato shells. Use the tines of a fork to give the tops a decorative finish.

4. 4

   Set stuffed potatoes on a baking sheet or a shallow baking dish and bake until golden and heated through, 30 - 40 minutes. Serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.