Asiago Potatoes

Ingredients

Garnish

• paprika

Directions

1. 1

   Generously cover potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt with cold water in a medium pot, then simmer until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain potatoes and rinse with cold water. Cool to room temperature in refrigerator, about 40 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, cook garlic in oil at a bare simmer in a small heavy saucepan, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden, about 12 minutes.

3. 3

   Drain garlic, reserving oil for another use, then mash to a paste.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.

5. 5

   Mince basil, then stir together with garlic paste, cheese, mayonnaise, and salt and pepper to taste.

6. 6

   Using a small melon-ball cutter or a teaspoon, scoop out a hole in each cooled potato, leaving a 1/4-inch shell.

7. 7

   Stuff potatoes with cheese mixture and bake in a pan until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 20 minutes.