Stuffed Baked Potatoes: An Irresistible Comfort Food
Who said baked potatoes are boring? Get ready to transform a simple side dish into an amazing meal that everyone will love! Our Stuffed Baked Potatoes are the epitome of comfort food: crispy skin and soft interior, loaded with a rich and tasty filling that you can customize as you like, creating an explosion of flavors.
Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner, an idea for a barbecue, or simply want to pamper yourself, this recipe is the answer. It’s very easy to prepare and offers endless stuffing possibilities from classic to vegetarian versions with cheese and herbs.
Forget complicated dishes: with a bit of parchment paper and the right filling, you’ll bring a satisfying and tasty culinary experience to the table.
Today I present them with a filling of smoked provola and bacon, but I’ll suggest many variations
Read below to discover all the secrets for a perfect cooking and our ideas for the most delicious fillings!
thought for you:
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Electric Oven, Air Frying, Microwave
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 409.76 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 35.41 (g) of which sugars 1.65 (g)
- Proteins 16.08 (g)
- Fat 23.53 (g) of which saturated 5.41 (g)of which unsaturated 5.37 (g)
- Fibers 4.26 (g)
- Sodium 433.05 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 250 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
Let’s go shopping
- 8 potatoes (about 3.5 oz each)
- 3.5 oz bacon (cubed or other deli meat of choice)
- 3.5 oz smoked provola
- as needed grated parmesan cheese
- as needed salt
- as needed pepper
- as needed roast herbs
- as needed extra virgin olive oil
Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Tools
What we need to prepare
- 1 Baking Tray
- 1 Parchment Paper
- 1 Oven or BBQ
Steps
Let’s go to the kitchen to prepare
This recipe can be prepared in the microwave, air fryer, oven, and even on the BBQ. The only thing that changes between these cooking methods is the wrapping.
In the microwave, we will only use parchment paper, while for other cooking methods, the parchment paper will be wrapped in aluminum foil.Choose medium potatoes about 3.5 oz each, wash and brush them well.
Take each potato individually and wrap it like a candy in parchment paper.If microwaving. For other cooking methods, in addition to parchment paper, you must also add aluminum foil.
Once all the potatoes are wrapped, you can microwave them for ten minutes at 750 watts.
Or in a static oven for about twenty minutes at 356°F (180°C), or in an air fryer for 15 minutes at 392°F (200°C), or on the BBQ grill not in direct contact with the fire.
When the potatoes are cooked, slightly open the wrapping from the top without completely freeing them from it.
With a knife, make a small central cut.Slightly widen the pulp and extract about a tablespoon to hollow them out a bit.
In the center of each potato add salt, oil, and herbs.
Next put a portion of smoked provola
and a portion of bacon or other deli meat of your choice. Drizzle a bit of EVO oil on top.
Put the potatoes back in the oven, microwave, air fryer, or on the BBQ and finish cooking for another five minutes, grill mode. Serve the stuffed baked potatoes immediately while hot
Once cooked, Stuffed Baked Potatoes can be stored in the fridge for up to two days. They are not suitable for freezing.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Can I use purple potatoes too?Yes, you can use purple potatoes as well as sweet potatoes, or yams.
Can I change the filling?
Yes, you can change the filling by adding some mushroom pieces. Or by changing the deli meats and cheese inside.
Stuffed Baked Potatoes
