Tuna Stuffed Potatoes
Transform your dinner routine with these irresistible Tuna Stuffed Potatoes, a comforting and protein-packed dish perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. This easy-to-follow recipe starts with golden-baked potatoes, their fluffy interiors scooped out and combined with a creamy mixture of tuna, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions for a flavor-packed filling. Each stuffed potato is generously topped with melted cheddar for a gooey, cheesy finish that’s simply irresistible. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these loaded potatoes are baked to perfection and ready to enjoy in just over an hour. Perfect for satisfying your craving for a hearty and wholesome meal, serve them as a main dish alongside a crisp green salad, or wow your guests by adding them to your appetizer spread. Whether you're in search of comfort food or a creative take on twice-baked potatoes, these Tuna Stuffed Potatoes are guaranteed to please!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces large baking potatoes
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna in water (drained)
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons green onions (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash the baking potatoes thoroughly and pierce each one several times with a fork.
Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 50-60 minutes or until tender when pierced with a knife.
While the potatoes are baking, prepare the tuna stuffing. In a mixing bowl, combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
Once the potatoes are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly for 5-10 minutes.
Slice each potato lengthwise, being careful not to cut all the way through. Gently scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin layer to create a shell.
In a separate bowl, mash the scooped-out potato flesh with butter until smooth. Add this mashed mixture into the tuna stuffing and mix until evenly combined.
Spoon the tuna mixture back into each potato shell, mounding it slightly.
Place the stuffed potatoes on a baking sheet and sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of each potato.
Return the potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the stuffed potatoes from the oven and garnish with paprika if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy your Tuna Stuffed Potatoes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3432 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 180.3 g | 231% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.4 g | 452% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 589 mg | 196% | |
| Sodium | 5734 mg | 249% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 278.5 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.8 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 188.9 g | 378% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.8 mcg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 2600 mg | 200% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 7274 mg | 155% | |
*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.
