Confetti Twice-Baked Potatoes

Gluten Free
Health score
21%
Confetti Twice-Baked Potatoes
45 min.
8
157kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and delicious side dish that's not only easy to make but also gluten-free and packed with flavors? Look no further than our Confetti Twice-Baked Potatoes! This delightful recipe, which serves 8, is a colorful twist on a classic favorite, perfect for adding a splash of fun to any meal. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, it's a breeze to whip up, ensuring your meal is ready when you are.

Each serving comes in at a modest 157 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence. The star of this dish are the 4 medium baking potatoes, baked to perfection and then creatively reimagined with a confetti of fresh ingredients. Imagine a creamy filling made with fat-free milk and sour cream, enriched with the herby freshness of basil and parsley, and seasoned with the zest of minced garlic and green onions. The finishing touch? A sprinkle of chopped plum tomatoes and reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, which melts beautifully under the oven's warmth.

Not only is this recipe a crowd-pleaser, but it's also incredibly versatile. Need to prepare it ahead of time? No problem! You can assemble the stuffed potato halves and refrigerate them until needed. Simply bring them to room temperature before baking, and you'll have a dish that looks and tastes like it came straight from the oven.

Whether you're looking to add a side dish that's as beautiful as it is tasty to your barbecue, holiday table, or any gathering, Confetti Twice-Baked Potatoes hit all the right notes. They're not just food; they're an experience, a colorful burst of joy on your plate that complements any main dish. So, why not give them a try and add a splash of confetti to your meal?

Ingredients

  • medium baking potatoes 
  • tablespoons butter 
  • 0.3 cup skim milk fat-free
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  •  spring onion chopped
  •  plum tomatoes chopped
  • ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded reduced-fat
  • 0.5 cup cream fat-free sour

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven

Directions

  1. Bake potatoes at 375 for 1 hour or until tender; cool 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 35
  2. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; carefully scoop out pulp into a large bowl, leaving shells intact. Stir together pulp, sour cream, milk, and butter; stir in basil and next 3 ingredients.
  3. Coat insides of potato shells with cooking spray. Spoon potato mixture evenly into shells; sprinkle evenly with tomato and cheese.
  4. Bake potatoes at 350 for 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted.
  5. Note: To make ahead, place unbaked stuffed potato halves, covered, in the refrigerator. Bring potato halves to room temperature before baking at 350.

Nutrition Facts

Calories157kcal
Protein12.36%
Fat29.98%
Carbs57.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.38
Glycemic Load
15.6
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
9.1691304315691%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.11mg
Apigenin
4.04mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.31mg
Quercetin
0.43mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:157.17kcal
7.86%
Fat:5.38g
8.27%
Saturated Fat:1.99g
12.41%
Carbohydrates:23.28g
7.76%
Net Carbohydrates:21.54g
7.83%
Sugar:1.63g
1.81%
Cholesterol:8.61mg
2.87%
Sodium:110.55mg
4.81%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.99g
9.98%
Vitamin K:43.4µg
41.33%
Vitamin B6:0.41mg
20.32%
Potassium:542.98mg
15.51%
Vitamin C:11.63mg
14.09%
Phosphorus:121.17mg
12.12%
Vitamin A:606.16IU
12.12%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.74%
Calcium:102.06mg
10.21%
Magnesium:32.78mg
8.19%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.37%
Fiber:1.74g
6.95%
Copper:0.13mg
6.7%
Iron:1.17mg
6.48%
Folate:25.8µg
6.45%
Vitamin B3:1.27mg
6.35%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.35%
Zinc:0.75mg
4.99%
Selenium:3.48µg
4.96%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.1%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.77%
Vitamin E:0.29mg
1.95%
Source:My Recipes