Helen s style crab stuffed potatoes

60 min
hard
11 ingredients

Helen s style crab stuffed potatoes

Stuffed potatoes are a traditional dish that has transcended borders in Latin America, adopting variations depending on the region and available ingredients. Their origin dates back to the combination of indigenous culinary techniques with European influences, particularly the incorporation of the potato, a tuber native to the Andes. In different Latin American countries, this dish may be known as "papa rellena" in Peru and Colombia, "papa a la huancaína" when it has a creamy filling in Peru, or simply "papas rellenas" in Mexico and Argentina. The version with crab filling stands out especially in coastal areas, where seafood is abundant and fundamental in the local cuisine. This recipe combines the soft and creamy texture of the potato with the sweet and delicate flavor of crab, creating a delicious balance that delights both adults and children.

On this occasion, we present a proposal inspired by a homemade and unique style, which bears the name of Helen S, who adapts the traditional recipe by adding fresh ingredients and a special touch with seasonings that enhance the flavor of the seafood and offer an unforgettable culinary experience.

How to prepare Helen S-style crab stuffed potatoes

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Bake the potatoes for 45 minutes or until they are ready.

Cut each potato in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the pulp, leaving approximately 1/4 inch of skin.

Set aside.

Place the potato pulp and milk in a large bowl and whisk until well combined.

Add sour cream, mayonnaise, green pepper, salt, and pepper.

Mix well.

Mix the crab meat and seafood seasoning, add to the other ingredients.

Set aside.

In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy.

Fold into the crab mixture.

Fill each potato skin with an equal amount of the crab mixture.

Sprinkle cheese over each potato half.

Place the stuffed potato skins on a baking sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown.

Garnish as desired.

Papas rellenas de cangrejo estilo Helen S

Ingredients (11)

  • Baking potatoes
  • Backfin crab meat
  • Sour cream
  • Green bell pepper
  • Black pepper
  • Cheese
  • Milk
  • Old Bay seasoning
  • Mayonnaise
  • Salt
  • Egg whites

Instructions (23 steps)

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
  2. 2 Bake the potatoes for 45 minutes or until they are done
  3. 3 Cut each potato in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the pulp
  4. 4 leaving approximately 1/4 inch of shell
  5. 5 Set aside
  6. 6 Place the potato pulp and milk in a large bowl and beat until well blended
  7. 7 Add sour cream
  8. 8 mayonnaise
  9. 9 green pepper
  10. 10 salt
  11. 11 and pepper
  12. 12 Mix well
  13. 13 Combine the crab meat and seafood seasoning
  14. 14 add to the other ingredients
  15. 15 Set aside
  16. 16 In a medium bowl
  17. 17 beat the egg whites until foamy
  18. 18 Fold into the crab mixture
  19. 19 Fill each potato shell with an equal amount of the crab mixture
  20. 20 Sprinkle cheese over each potato half
  21. 21 Place the stuffed potato shells on a baking sheet
  22. 22 Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown
  23. 23 Garnish as desired