Lucky Irish Twice Baked Potatoes

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Total Time: 1 h 20 min

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Cook Time: 1 h 10 min

Prep Time: 10 min

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 480

Total Fat 31g

Saturated Fat 12g

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 10g

Cholesterol 55mg

Sodium 640mg

Total Carbs 42g

Dietary Fiber 9g

Total Sugars 3g

Protein 14g

Potassium 1289mg

Vitamin A 988 IU; Vitamin C 27 mg; Calcium 272 mg; Iron 2 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 127 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.2 g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 20%; Vitamin C 45%; Calcium 25%; Iron 15%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

The luck of the Irish smiles on these cheesy stuffed baked Idaho® potatoes with California Avocado and guacamole.

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Serves: 4

Ingredients
Instructions

Baked Potatoes 2 large Idaho® Russet potatoes, scrubbed 2 Tbsp. butter 1/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt 1/4 cup milk 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper 1 cup grated jack cheese, or grated cheddar-jack cheese 1/2 cup chopped chives 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded, cut into chunks As needed Salt and pepper, to taste As needed Guacamole (see recipe below) Guacamole 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro leaves 1/2 tsp. salt, or to taste

Guacamole

Mash avocado chunks with lime juice in medium bowl.
Add cilantro and salt; blend until creamy.

Baked Potatoes

Preheat oven to 450 degree F. Bake whole potatoes in oven for 1 hour; remove potatoes and reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
Let potatoes rest for 5 minutes, then cut in half lengthwise and scoop out potato flesh into large bowl. Reserve potato jackets.
Add butter, sour cream, milk, salt, pepper, and cheese to potato in bowl; whip until creamy with electric hand mixer.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper.
Gently stir in chives and avocado pieces.
Spoon mixture into halved potato jackets and bake in 350 degree F oven for 20 minutes.
Top each with a heaping spoonful of guacamole to serve.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve alongside a juicy steak, or serve as the main dish with a fresh green salad.

Beverage Pairings:
Delicious with a glass of Chardonnay.

For more recipes featuring Idaho® potatoes please visit IdahoPotatoes.com

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Did You Know?

It’s actually easy to create an avocado rose. If you want to elevate the presentation of a meal, just add a beautiful avocado rose. Or you could add one of these delicious California Avocado side dish recipes.