Description
Hearty stuffed baked potatoes bring comfort and flavor from scratch, delivering a delicious meal packed with cheesy goodness. Creamy potato interiors mingle with crispy bacon, melted cheddar, and fresh chives, creating a satisfying experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 russet potatoes (200 grams or 7 ounces each)
- 4 cups cremini mushrooms, chopped
- 4 cups baby spinach (approximately 2 handfuls)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Seasoning:
- Pinch of salt
- Vegan gravy, to drizzle
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to a toasty 425°F (215°C), creating the perfect roasting environment for your hearty potatoes.
- Puncture each potato multiple times with a fork, allowing internal steam to escape and prevent potential potato explosions during the baking process.
- Encase each potato completely in aluminum foil, creating a protective culinary cocoon that promotes even heating and tender flesh.
- Roast the potatoes for approximately 45 minutes, ensuring they reach a fork-tender consistency with minimal resistance.
- Meanwhile, warm coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat, preparing a flavorful base for the mushroom mixture.
- Introduce minced garlic and cremini mushrooms to the pan, seasoning with a delicate sprinkle of salt to enhance their natural earthy essence.
- Sauté the mushrooms until they transform into a rich, golden-brown delicacy, releasing their deep, umami characteristics.
- Craft a luxurious sauce by blending almond butter, balsamic vinegar, and fresh lemon juice, creating a tangy and creamy complement to the mushrooms.
- Cascade the sauce over the sizzling mushrooms, ensuring each morsel becomes thoroughly coated and infused with complex flavors.
- Gently fold baby spinach into the skillet, allowing the leaves to wilt and integrate seamlessly with the mushroom mixture.
- Carefully slice open the roasted potatoes, revealing their fluffy interior, and generously fill with the savory mushroom and spinach medley.
- Optional: Enhance the dish with a delicate drizzle of vegan gravy, adding an extra layer of rich, comforting flavor.
Notes
- Potato Preparation Tip: Pierce potatoes multiple times with a fork to prevent potential steam buildup and ensure even baking.
- Foil Wrapping Technique: Wrap potatoes completely in aluminum foil to help retain moisture and create a soft, tender interior.
- Mushroom Cooking Hack: Sauté cremini mushrooms until they develop a rich, deep brown color for maximum flavor intensity.
- Sauce Blending Strategy: Whisk almond butter, balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice to create a tangy, creamy coating that elevates the mushroom mixture.
- Spinach Wilting Trick: Add baby spinach at the end of cooking to preserve its vibrant color and prevent overcooking.
- Serving Suggestion: Drizzle vegan gravy over stuffed potatoes for an extra layer of rich, savory flavor that complements the earthy mushroom filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg