Loading...The luck of the Irish smiles on these cheesy stuffed baked Idaho® potatoes with California Avocado and guacamole.
Lucky Irish Twice Baked Potatoes
Total Time:
1h 20min
Cook Time:
1h 10min
Prep Time:
10min
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
480
Calories
31
g
Total Fat
42
g
Total Carbs
14
g
Protein
55
mg
Cholesterol
Ingredients
Serves:
4
| 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 |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
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.
*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.
For more recipes featuring Idaho® potatoes please visit IdahoPotatoes.com
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Calories 480
Total Fat 31 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 12 g
Monounsaturated Fat 10 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Total Carbs 42 g
Dietary Fiber 9 g
Total Sugar 3 g
Protein 14 g
Cholesterol 55 mg
Sodium 640 mg
Potassium 1289 mg
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%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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