**Baked Stuffed Potatoes: A Comforting and Versatile Dish with Endless Variations**
Indulge in the culinary delight of baked stuffed potatoes, a classic dish that combines the crispy crunch of a roasted potato skin with a warm, fluffy interior bursting with savory fillings. This versatile dish can be customized to suit any taste preference, making it a favorite among food enthusiasts worldwide. Discover a collection of delectable recipes inside this article, each offering a unique twist on this iconic comfort food. From classic fillings like cheese and bacon to creative combinations featuring roasted vegetables, pulled pork, or even seafood, these recipes will guide you in creating a satisfying and memorable meal. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering or seeking a cozy weeknight dinner, baked stuffed potatoes are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
CREAMY STUFFED BAKED POTATOES
My mom gave me the recipe for these twice-baked potatoes, and I altered them by adding garlic, bacon and green onions. They're perfect for a potluck or even an elegant meal. My two boys absolutely love them! -Kristyn Drews, Omaha, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 375° for 1 hour or until tender. When cool enough to handle, cut a thin slice off the top of each potato and discard. Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp, leaving thin shells. , In a large bowl, beat the pulp with butter. Stir in 1 cup of cheese, sour cream, salad dressing mix, chives and garlic. Spoon into potato shells. Sprinkle with remaining cheese., Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 375 ° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Top with bacon and green onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 14g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
CHEESY STUFFED BAKED POTATOES
These special stuffed baked potatoes are a hit with my whole family, from the smallest grandchild on up. I prepare them up to a week in advance, wrap them well and freeze. Their flavorful filling goes so nicely with juicy ham slices. -Marge Clark, West Lebanon, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Scrub and pierce potatoes. Rub with oil if desired. Bake until tender, 50-75 minutes. When cool enough to handle, cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a thin shell; set aside. Reduce oven temperature to 375°., In a small skillet, saute onions in 1/4 cup butter until tender. In a large bowl, mash potato pulp. Stir in sauteed onions, cream, sour cream, salt and pepper. Fold in cheese. Stuff into potato shells., Place on a baking sheet. Melt remaining butter; drizzle over potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake until heated through, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 26g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 693mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
STUFFED BAKED POTATOES
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 main course servings, or 8 side dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash potatoes and poke 2 or 3 vent holes in each with a fork. Bake potatoes in oven until done, about 1 hour. (Poke with a fork and if fork goes in easily they are done). Remove potatoes from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Slice potatoes in 1/2 lengthwise and scoop pulp into mixing bowl being careful not to break skin. Mash potatoes with butter, cheese, milk, and chives. Taste-test and adjust seasoning if necessary with salt and pepper. Spoon mashed potatoes back into skins and place in a 9 by 13-inch dish. Return to oven and heat thoroughly.
CLASSIC STUFFED TWICE BAKED POTATOES
This is my perfect basic recipe for twice baked potatoes. These potatoes are great to make ahead of time. Just refrigerate or freeze until you need them, and reheat in the oven. I prefer sharp cheddar cheese, but you can use whatever you like, but it will change the taste of the recipe. Cook time includes baking the potatoes. Bake a few extra potatoes for extra filling if you like.
Provided by IHeartDogs
Categories Potato
Time 1h27m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Scrub and pierce potatoes.
- Bake for one hour, or until fully cooked.
- Remove potatoes from oven and let cool slightly.
- Cut potatoes in half and scoop out potato, being careful not to tear the skins, and place in a large bowl.
- Set skins aside.
- Add butter and salt to potatoes; mash until smooth.
- Add sour cream; mash until combined.
- Add cheese; mash until combined.
- Add one tablespoon of milk; mash.
- If the mixture needs to be more creamy, add more milk, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.
- Add additional salt to taste, if needed.
- Fill empty skins with potato mixture.
- Top each potato with a half slice of cheese.
- Return to oven and reheat until hot.
- *Note*You may also refrigerate them to reheat at a later time, or you can freeze them.
- If you freeze them, delay placing the cheese slices on top until you are ready to bake them. You might want to add more milk to the mix before filling the potatoes because after freezing they seem to reheat a little less creamy.
CHEESE-STUFFED TWICE-BAKED POTATOES
This is the first recipe I made when I initially became interested in cooking. No one can resist the creamy filling inside the crispy potato skins.-Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h55m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Scrub and pierce potatoes; rub with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 375° for 1 hour or until tender. When cool enough to handle, cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp, leaving thin shells., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Add the cheddar cheese, whipping cream, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. , In a large bowl, mash the pulp with cheese mixture. Stir in 2 tablespoons chives. Spoon into potato shells. Place on baking sheets. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining chives.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 24g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 355mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
DOUBLE-YUMMY CHILI STUFFED BAKED POTATOES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 2h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- To make the potatoes: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Set the potatoes directly on the rack in the center of the oven and bake until easily pierced with a fork, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, make the chili: Preheat a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat, then add the oil. Add the onion, garlic, and salt, and cook, stirring, until lightly browned and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the ancho chile, oregano, cumin, coriander, and cloves and cook, stirring, until dark and fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add the tomato paste and chipotle. Using your hands, crush the tomatoes while adding them to the saucepan and cook, stirring, until the chipotle and tomato mixture is dark red, about 2 minutes. Add the beef, break it up with a wooden spoon, and cook, stirring occasionally, until well-browned, about 3 minutes. Add the beans and beer and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and fragrant, about 15 minutes. Lay the potatoes on the side they naturally roll to, and carefully cut a shallow oval out of the tops to make 6 lids. Gently scrape most of the potato pulp out of the lids and transfer to a large bowl. Reserve the lids. Carefully scoop out the insides from only 4 of the potatoes into the large bowl, leaving the shells intact. Scoop out the pulp from the remaining 2 potatoes into a small bowl and reserve for another use. (See Cook's Note.) Add 1/2 cup of the cheese, butter, salt, and scallion to the large bowl of pulp and mash lightly with a fork. Season with pepper, to taste. Lightly season the insides of the shells and lids with salt and pepper. Refill them with the potato mixture, pressing it into the bottom and against the sides.
- Set the filled potatoes on a baking sheet and fill each to the brim with some of the chili, mounding as much as you can on top (you'll need the rest for later). Mound the remaining 3/4 cup cheese over the potatoes. Place the potato lids skin-side down on the baking sheet. Bake until heated through and the cheese has melted and browned, about 12 minutes. Reheat the remaining chili. Transfer the stuffed potatoes to a serving platter and top each with a dollop of sour cream. Lean the potato lids against the sour cream and serve immediately, with the chili on the side for refills.
CHEESE-STUFFED BAKED POTATOES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Set the potatoes directly on the rack in the center of the oven and bake until easily pierced with a fork, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and turn the heat down to 400 degrees F. Cut a slit in the top of the potatoes and carefully scoop out the flesh into a bowl, leaving the shells intact. Mash the potato lightly with a fork. Add the butter, sour cream, and 1/3 cup of the cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Refill the shells with the potato mixture mounding it slightly.
- Set the potatoes on a baking sheet, and bake until heated through, about 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining cheese and bake until melted, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
CRAB STUFFED TWICE BAKED POTATOES
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h55m
Yield 6 stuffed potatoes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Prick holes in the potatoes with a fork and place directly on the oven rack. Roast until cooked through, about 45 minutes, depending on the size of the potato.
- While the potatoes are cooking prepare the crab: Add 2 tablespoons of butter to a frying pan. Add the shallots and cook until translucent. Next add the minced garlic and saute in the frying pan to gently brown the shallots and garlic. Add the thyme and crab and cook until heated through. Then set aside.
- Lower the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Once the potatoes are cooked and cool enough to handle cut, off a small portion of the top making an opening in the potato.
- Take a spoon and scoop the pulp into a bowl. Place the potato skins on a cookie sheet and put in a 350 degree F oven for about 5 minutes to dry them out and ensure they will be crispy when done.
- To the potato pulp, add the shallot/crab mixture, remaining butter, cheese and sour cream and mix. Then add parsley, salt and pepper, to taste. Fill the potato shells with the potato/crab mixture. Bake until cheese has melted around 35 to 45 minutes.
- Sprinkle with parsley.
SHRIMP STUFFED TWICE BAKED POTATOES
This could be a meal in itself or a side dish. Prep time is for pre-baking the potato and sauteeing the shrimp.
Provided by Punky Julster
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Wash potatoes, then dry them and gently prick with a fork on the sides.
- Coat each potato with vegetable oil, place on foil-covered pan, and bake for approximately 1- 1 1/2 hours until cooked through.
- Place the butter in a large bowl.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and slice each potato in half.
- Gently scoop out the potato and place in the bowl.
- Using a mixer on high, mix the potatoes, butter, sour cream, salt and pepper.
- Fold the shrimp and both cheeses into the mixture.
- Gently stuff the mixture back into the potato shells, making sure not to break them.
- Pile the mixture as high as you can on top of the potato shells.
- Sprinkle each potato with cheese and paprika for color.
- Bake for about 20 to 30 minutes until browned on top.
SAUSAGE STUFFED BAKED POTATOES
This potato is really a meal in itself. Stuffed with sausage and cheese, it makes an easy hot meal to enjoy right out of the oven or at room temperature. This recipe is from the Liquor Control Board of Ontario's Food & Drink Magazine, Holiday 2007 issue.
Provided by Chef Regina V. Smith
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h9m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut cooked potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out inside with a small spoon and place in a bowl. Set potato shells aside in a 13 X 19 inch baking pan.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Heat oil in a non stick skillet over medium heat and cook onion, sausage, garlic, Italian seasoning, and fennel seeds breaking up the sausage meat with a wooden spoon or spatula until it is no longer pink (about 8 minutes). Add pepper and cook for another 2 minutes. Add to reserve potato and stir to break up potato and combine. Add parsley and salt. Let cool slightly.
- Stir in 1/2 cup Asiago cheese and egg into the potatoe mixture until well combined. Spoon into potato shells and sprinkle each filled shell with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and knife is hot when inserted into the center.
TUNA-STUFFED BAKED POTATOES
Using canned tuna keeps this dish right in a target budget. A dollop of pickle relish on top brings out that classic tuna salad flavor. -Karen Seger, Houston, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 15-20 minutes or until tender, turning once., When cool enough to handle, cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp, leaving thin shells., In a small bowl, mash the pulp. Add the cottage cheese, tuna, celery, onion, 1/4 cup cheese, paprika, salt and pepper. Spoon into potato shells. Place on a baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 603mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
STUFFED BAKED POTATOES WITH BLUE CHEESE AND ROSEMARY
Categories Potato Side Bake Blue Cheese Rosemary Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Pierce potatoes with fork. Place on oven rack; bake until cooked through, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Transfer to baking sheet; cool 5 minutes. Cut off top third of each potato. Scoop flesh from bottoms into bowl, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shell. Scoop flesh from tops; add to bowl. Discard tops.
- Add 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup blue cheese, butter, garlic and rosemary to potato flesh; mash. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to pastry bag fitted with large star tip; pipe mixture into potato shells, dividing equally. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake potatoes on baking sheet until heated through and beginning to brown, about 25 minutes. Spoon 1 tablespoon sour cream atop each potato. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon blue cheese over each and serve.
GARDEN STUFFED BAKED POTATOES
This is an excellent side dish that goes with any dinner or even by itself! If you like potatoes you will love these.
Provided by Hallie Guilfoyle
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Baked Potato Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Pierce the skin of the potatoes with a fork.
- Microwave pierced potatoes on HIGH for 12 minutes. Place partially baked potatoes in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes. Slice off potato tops, scoop out the bulk of the interior of the potato being careful to leave the potato skins intact. In a medium bowl, mash the removed potato interior.
- Heat a small skillet over medium heat, stir in butter. Saute onions in the skillet until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Combine onions, broccoli, and ranch dressing with the mashed potato. Brush the outside of the potato skins with oil. Spoon potato mixture into the skins. Arrange stuffed potatoes on a cookie sheet.
- Bake potatoes for 15 minutes in the preheated 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) oven, or until heated through. Season with salt, pepper, and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.4 calories, Carbohydrate 71 g, Cholesterol 23.4 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 10.7 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 368.9 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
BROCCOLI STUFFED BAKED POTATOES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice off tops of baked potatoes ( do not slice in half but keep the potato whole except for the slice off the top). Carefully scoop out insides of potato and place in bowl. If necessary, heat potato in microwave. Mash the potato with the butter until smooth. Add the scallion, sour cream, and 2 cup cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Carefully fold in broccoli. Stuff filling back into potatoes. Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle with paprika
STUFFED BAKED SWEET POTATOES WITH PECANS
We serve this amazing dish with ham. It makes 6 little mini sweet potato casseroles without all the mess!
Provided by michellej
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 1h22m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Arrange the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, and bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.
- Cut a slit into the top of each potato. Carefully scoop out the pulp from the potato, leaving the skins intact; place the potato in a large bowl. Add the margarine and pineapple to the potato and stir together. Stuff the potato mixture back into the reserved potato skins. Sprinkle the pecans over each potato.
- Return the stuffed potato skins to the oven; bake another 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 113.2 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
BAKED STUFFED POTATOES WITH ROASTED GARLIC
Look for baby Yukon Gold potatoes that are about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. If you can't find them, try small boiling potatoes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Yield Makes about 36
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place garlic on parchment-lined foil. Season with salt and pepper, generously drizzle with oil, and wrap. Roast until fragrant and soft, about 1 hour. Leave oven on.
- Cover potatoes with salted water by 2 inches in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook until fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, and return to hot pan. Let stand for 5 minutes to dry.
- Halve potatoes crosswise. Trim (and reserve) rounded ends of each half slightly, so potatoes sit flat with cut sides up. Scoop out flesh using a melon baller, leaving a thin layer on bottom and sides, and transfer to a bowl. Peel reserved ends; add to bowl. Stir in oil, sour cream, and thyme. Squeeze garlic cloves from skins into potato mixture. Mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Lightly brush a baking sheet with oil. Fill each potato half with about 1 1/4 teaspoons potato mixture, mounding slightly. Place potatoes 1 inch apart on sheet, and lightly drizzle with oil. Bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Bring to room temperature, and bake just before serving.
STUFFED BAKED POTATOES WITH HORSERADISH CREAM
Categories Potato Side Bake Vegetarian Horseradish Dill Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400° F. Pierce potatoes several times with fork. Place on oven rack; bake until crisp outside and cooked through, about 1 hour. Transfer to small baking sheet; cool 5 minutes. Cut off top third of potatoes. Scoop potato from bottoms into large bowl, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shell. Scoop potato from tops and add to same bowl; discard tops.
- Mash potato with 6 tablespoons sour cream, butter and 2 tablespoons horseradish. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon into potato shells, dividing equally.
- Mix 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons horseradish and dill in small bowl. (Potatoes and sour cream topping can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
- Preheat oven to 400° F. Place potatoes in baking pan and cook until heated through and golden brown, about 50 minutes. Spoon sour cream topping on each. Serve, passing remaining sour cream topping separately.
SPINACH-STUFFED BAKED POTATOES
I just made this up, looking for a way to make a stuffed baked potato. All 3 teens liked it! I'm sure others can perfect it and I am anxious to hear how others will change my made-up recipe. We all love it and have had it twice in 2 weeks so far.
Provided by Mary Susan Kelly
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Twice Baked Potato Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Prick potatoes several times with a fork. Rub potatoes with olive oil to coat; sprinkle with sea salt. Place onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 50 to 60 minutes.
- While the potatoes are baking, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and mushrooms; cook until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
- Add spinach and basil; cook until spinach begins to wilt, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Drain any cooking liquid from the skillet. Add turkey bacon; mix to combine.
- Remove potatoes from the oven. Keep oven on. Allow potatoes to cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Slice each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out some of the cooked potato, reserving it for another use.
- Place potato halves back onto the aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Cover each potato half with a slice of cheese and top with the spinach mixture.
- Bake until the potatoes and filling are hot, and the cheese is melted, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 32.9 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 423.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
BAKED POTATOES STUFFED WITH RICOTTA AND HERBS
Make and share this Baked Potatoes Stuffed With Ricotta and Herbs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Tracey_B
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 220 degrees celcius. Prick the potatoes with a fork, coat with cooking spray and place on a baking tray. Bake for 1 hour or until cooked.
- When the potatoes are cooked, cut the tops off and scoop out the flesh, leaving a 1cm shell. Return the shells to the oven for 10 minutes.
- Combine the ricotta with the potato flesh, garlic, chives and parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper. Fill each potato shell with the ricotta and herb mixture and return to the oven for 10 minutes. Top with the sweet chili sauce if desired.
STUFFED BAKED POTATOES
You'll receive raves over these rich, creamy potatoes. They're an extra-nice side dish without a lot of extra effort...a great way to round out your holiday meal. -Lucy Meyring, Walden, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 375° for 1 hour or until tender. When cool enough to handle, cut a thin slice off the top of each potato and discard. Scoop out the pulp, leaving thin shells. , In a large bowl, mash the pulp with butter. Stir in the chives, salt, pepper and enough milk to obtain desired consistency. Spoon into potato shells; sprinkle with paprika. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 20-30 minutes or until heated through. (Potatoes may be stuffed ahead and refrigerated or frozen. Allow additional time for reheating.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 395mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Tips for Making the Best Baked Stuffed Potatoes:
- Choose the Right Potatoes: Opt for medium-sized, russet potatoes as they have a fluffy texture and bake evenly.
- Scrub and Pierce Potatoes: Before baking, scrub the potatoes thoroughly to remove dirt and pierce them with a fork to prevent them from bursting.
- Bake Potatoes Properly: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork, usually around 45 minutes to an hour.
- Cook the Filling While Potatoes Bake: Use the baking time to cook the filling in a separate pan to save time.
- Let Potatoes Cool Slightly: Before handling the potatoes, let them cool slightly to prevent the skins from tearing.
- Top Potatoes with Cheese: Once the potatoes are stuffed, top them with cheese and return them to the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve Immediately: Baked stuffed potatoes are best served hot and fresh out of the oven.
Conclusion:
Baked stuffed potatoes are a delightful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. With endless variations for fillings, you can customize them to suit your taste preferences. Whether you prefer classic fillings like butter, sour cream, and chives or more adventurous options like pulled pork or chili, these stuffed potatoes are sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and indulge in the deliciousness of this classic comfort food.
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