The luck of the Irish smiles on these cheesy stuffed baked Idaho® potatoes with California Avocado and guacamole.
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Total Time: 1 h 20 min
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Nutrition Facts
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.
Serves: 4
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Ingredients
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 tasteInstructions
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.
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As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
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