5 Easy Steps and Exactly How to Fix the Ultimate Baked Potato this Week
The ultimate baked potato is a gut healthy shortcut weeknight dinner! You’re going to love this stuffed baked potato recipe!
The ultimate baked potato requires only a few ingredients for a full meal. This recipe is like Mexican twice baked mashed potatoes without the mash. Did I mention this one is an inflation buster? You will want to make this stuffed potato recipe again and again!
This post is all about the ultimate baked potato!
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What Do I Need to Do to Throw Together the Ultimate Baked Potato?
This is a perfect weeknight meal because you can do all the prep ahead of time. Prep the baked potato stuffing ahead and pop into the refrigerator until you’re ready to stuff it. You can also bake the potatoes ahead of time and place them in the refrigerator. If you’ve done step 1 and 2 ahead, you can skip to step 3! Click on each step to read more about how to make the ultimate baked potato!
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Gut Healthy Foods in the Ultimate Baked Potato
This stuffed baked potato recipe has bonus gut healthy ingredients! With black beans, onions, and extra virgin olive oil, it’s absolutely delicious and healthy!
5 Easy Steps and Exactly How to Fix the Ultimate Baked Potato this Week
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 large Spanish onion diced
- 14.5 oz canned black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- salt to taste and to season potatoes
- ground pepper to taste and to season potatoes
Optional Toppings
- 3 green onions sliced, optional
- Greek yogurt optional
- Sriracha optional
Instructions
Bake the Potatoes
- If you have a regular oven, preheat it to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. If you are using the GE Smart Oven, you do not need to preheat the oven. Bonus!!
- Wash the potatoes under the sink and then lightly prick them on the top and bottom with a fork. Then, take a baking sheet, cover it with aluminum foil and put the potatoes on it.4 large russet potatoes
- Pour the olive oil over the potatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper. If you are using a regular oven, place potatoes in oven. Cook at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 50-55 minutes.If you are using the GE Smart oven, you are lucky!! Not only do you not have to preheat the oven, but you can use the precision cook function. If you have GE precision cook, choose baked potatoes, the number of ounces, and press "next." Then, put your sheet in the oven on the rack that the oven tells you to place it. And, press start. The oven will automatically program and display the amount of time you need to cook your potatoes, giving you the perfect baked potato!1/4 cup olive oil , salt, ground pepper
Prep the Baked Potato Stuffing
- Prep the baked potato stuffing either ahead of time or while the baked potatoes are cooking. First, add about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil to a skillet and turn the burner onto medium high.1.5 tbsp olive oil
- Add diced onion and sauté stirring regularly for about four minutes.1 large Spanish onion
- Add the black beans and stir regularly for another five minutes. The onions should be softened and lightly golden and translucent.14.5 oz canned black beans
- Add the taco seasoning and stir to coat all of the beans and onions in the seasoning. Remove from heat.1 packet taco seasoning
- You can either set this to the side for when the potatoes are finished, or if you are prepping ahead of time, just put in a sealed container and place in the fridge for when you are ready!
Stuff the Baked Potatoes
- Once your potatoes are baked, sliced them down the middle and leave about one to one and a half inches on either side of the ends of the potato so you can pinch them lightly to pop them open in the middle.
- Using a spoon, stuff your potatoes with the bean mixture.
Top Baked Potatoes with Cheese
- Top your potatoes with shredded cheddar cheese. Or, if you'd like to keep your ultimate baked potato vegan, try a Mexican plant based cheese linked here.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Bake Your Baked Potatoes Again
- Place your baked stuffed potatoes back in the oven for 20 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Once they are finished baking, remove from the oven and serve! You can add your favorite toppings, or serve as is! Enjoy!
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The GE Smart Oven takes all the thinking out of making a baked potato in oven. It’s as easy as pressing “baked potato” and placing them in the oven! Seriously, and the potatoes come out perfectly soft with crispy shells every time.
Reasons to Try The GE Smart Oven
01
Air Fry
Without the Mess
The GE Smart Oven can air fry your favorite foods! No more figuring out where to put your air fryer or how to clean it. This option is a game changer!!
02
Easy
Simple Design
There aren’t a lot of attachments or things to figure out on this oven. It’s the iPhone of ovens.
03
Pairs with Tech
It Can Open By Itself
This one is a bit of a party trick, but it’s super helpful too! The GE oven connects to your Amazon Echo and can open by voice command preventing you from dropping your gorgeous dish!
04
Automatic
Goof Proof
The GE precision cook makes cooking things perfectly goof proof. Even my husband can do it (and that is saying a lot)!
— Dr. Kait
Gut Healthy Baked Potato Ingredients
There are two factors that make this stuffed baked potato recipe gut healthy. One, black beans, read my post about why here! Two, onions, which have allicin. You can read all about why allicin is a gut health must in my post here!
A Stuffed Baked Potato Recipe in Snapshots
Are you ready to take your baked potato game to the next level? Look no further than this ultimate stuffed baked potato recipe! Whether you’re a busy professional looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or someone who wants to indulge in a gut healthy meal, this recipe has got you covered.
With just a few simple ingredients and some creative twists, you can transform an ordinary baked potato into a mouthwatering masterpiece. From savory fillings like black beans, cheese, and optional toppings like Greek yogurt (swapped in for sour cream) to nutritious options like green onions, or even avocado, the possibilities are endless.
The Ultimate Loaded Baked Potato
Not only is this stuffed baked potato recipe incredibly delicious, but it’s also a time-saving shortcut. Say goodbye to spending hours in the kitchen – with this recipe, you can have a satisfying meal on the table in no time!
So why wait? Grab your apron and get ready to create an unforgettable dining experience with this incredible stuffed baked potato recipe. Check out the how to in the snapshots below!
The Ultimate Baked Potato For A Healthy Weeknight Meal!
This stuffed baked potato recipe is super easy and a weeknight go to meal. It also doubles as a fun twist, without breaking the budget, for an ultimate baked potato bar at your next party or get together. Give it a try and post your comments below!
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Wow, this blog post on fixing the ultimate baked potato is fantastic! The step-by-step instructions are clear and easy to follow. I can’t wait to try this recipe out this week. Thank you for sharing!
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