From Southern Living, April 2008
DEVILED POTAOTES
Baking the potato shells before filling them sets the shape (so they will not break when picked up) and enhances the flavor. Don't overmix--the texture will be gummy instead of creamy. Petite indicates a potato about the size of a plum tomato.
14 petite red or yellow oval-shaped potatoes (about 1 1/2 lb)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp sweet-hot pickle relish
1 tsp cider vinegar
1 tsp spicy brown mustard
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp hot sauce
1/8 tsp ground celery seed (optional)
1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
Garnishes: fresh dill sprigs, coarsely ground pepper
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place potatoes in a small bowl, and drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with 1 tsp kosher salt; toss to coat. Place on a baking sheet.
2. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until tender. Remove from oven, and let cool 15 minutes.
3. Cut each potato in half lengthwise. carefully scoop out potato pulp into a bowl, leaving shells intact. Discard 4 potato shells. Place remaining shells on baking sheet, and bake 10 more minutes. Let cool 30 minutes or until completely cooled.
4. Add mayo, next 6 ingred, and if desired, celery seed, to potato pulp in a bowl. Beet at med speed with an electric mixer until blended. Spoon mixture generously into each potato shell. Cover and chill 2 hours. Sprinkle with paptika just before serving, if desired. Garnish, if desired.
Amy Marie