Baked Potatoes With Shallot Corn Butter Recipe

Elevate your simple baked potato into a culinary masterpiece with this vibrant and flavorful Shallot Corn Butter recipe! This easy recipe from Marcia Kiesel's "Quick Flavor Fixes" adds a burst of fresh corn and tangy shallot to create a visually stunning and incredibly delicious side dish or light meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this recipe is adaptable – use the corn butter on roasted baby potatoes, pasta, or even grilled seafood! While fresh corn is recommended for the best flavor, thawed frozen corn works in a pinch. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this simple yet elegant dish!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 541.6 kcal
Protein 19g
Rating 4.8 (6 Reviews)
Baked Potatoes With Shallot Corn Butter 112

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Potatoes With Shallot Corn Butter

  • 4 medium Idaho Potatoes
  • 2 cups Fresh Corn Kernels
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped Shallots
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped Chives
  • Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste

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How to Make Baked Potatoes With Shallot Corn Butter

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pierce potatoes all over with a fork.
  3. Microwave potatoes on high for 10 minutes.
  4. Transfer potatoes to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until tender.
  5. While potatoes bake, bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add 2 cups of corn kernels and cook for 3 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
  6. Drain corn and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside to cool completely.
  7. In a food processor, combine 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1 cup of the cooked corn. Puree until smooth.
  8. Transfer the corn butter to a bowl. Fold in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives and the remaining 1 cup of corn. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Split baked potatoes and top generously with the shallot corn butter. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

73g

Carbs

25g