Description
Baked Potatoes with Spinach, Cheese, and Mushrooms are a comforting and nutritious meal filled with sautéed spinach, mushrooms, and creamy cheese. This customizable recipe can be enjoyed as a hearty main dish or side, suitable for both vegetarians and vegans.
Ingredients
For the Potatoes:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegan butter
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms (cremini or button), diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup sour cream (or vegan sour cream)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or vegan cheese)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional, or use nutritional yeast for vegan)
- 2 tablespoons milk (or plant-based milk, unsweetened)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Potatoes Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash, dry, and poke potatoes. Coat with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 50–60 minutes or air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 35–40 minutes.
- Step 2: Sauté the Spinach and Mushrooms Heat oil, sauté garlic, add mushrooms, cook until soft. Add spinach, wilt, and remove from heat.
- Step 3: Scoop and Mash Cut potatoes, scoop insides, leaving a layer attached. Mash potato flesh with sour cream, cheese, milk, spices, and sautéed mix.
- Step 4: Stuff the Potatoes Fill skins with filling, sprinkle with cheese.
- Step 5: Bake Again Bake stuffed potatoes at 375°F (190°C) for 15–20 minutes in the oven or air fryer for 10–12 minutes.
- Step 6: Garnish and Serve Sprinkle with chives and serve warm.
Notes
- Add Extra Veggies: Mix in zucchini, bell peppers, or kale.
- Top with Breadcrumbs: Sprinkle breadcrumbs for crunch.
- Spicy Twist: Add red pepper flakes or jalapeños.
- Vegan Option: Use plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
