Paleo Cheesy Baked Potatoes
Elevate your comfort food game with these indulgent-yet-healthy Paleo Cheesy Baked Potatoes! Perfectly baked russet potatoes are stuffed with a creamy, dairy-free "cheese" filling made from steamed cauliflower, coconut milk, and nutrient-packed nutritional yeast. Topped with crispy crumbled bacon and fresh green onions, these loaded potatoes are rich in flavor while being completely paleo-friendly. They’re a satisfying, gluten-free side dish or main course that comes together with simple ingredients and bold, savory tastes. Whether you're following a paleo lifestyle or just looking for a wholesome twist on a classic favorite, this recipe is sure to please every palate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 head cauliflower florets
- 0.5 cup coconut milk
- 0.25 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Thoroughly scrub the russet potatoes and pierce each with a fork several times. Rub them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place them directly on the oven rack. Bake for 45-50 minutes until tender.
While the potatoes are baking, prepare the cauliflower cheese sauce. Steam the cauliflower florets until fork-tender, about 10 minutes.
In a blender or food processor, combine the steamed cauliflower, coconut milk, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and sea salt. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Remove the baked potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly. Slice each potato lengthwise and gently scoop out most of the flesh into a mixing bowl, leaving a thin layer around the shell to maintain its structure.
Add the cauliflower cheese sauce to the potato flesh in the mixing bowl and mash together until well combined. Stir in the black pepper.
Refill the potato shells with the mashed mixture. Top with crumbled bacon and chopped green onions.
Place the stuffed potatoes on a baking sheet and return to the oven for 10 minutes to heat through and allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the Paleo Cheesy Baked Potatoes warm, garnished with additional green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1961 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.6 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2489 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 303.3 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.1 g | 161% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.9 g | ||
| Protein | 68.4 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 282 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 8787 mg | 187% | |
*The % Daily Value 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.
