These creamy twice baked potatoes get an added healthy punch from kale pesto, making them the ultimate comfort food!
Ok, so I'll admit, now I'm on a little bit of a kale kick! If you've been reading for a while you may have noticed that I'm not a big fan of veggies, so when I find something I like, I mean really like, it's very exciting! Kale has been on that "not so great" veggies list for a while, but I'm really loving this kale pesto that I made! I've been experimenting with adding it to lots of different dishes, and it turns out it works in so many things. I even feel like I'm eating something healthy!
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Twice Baked Potatoes with Kale Pesto
These creamy twice baked potatoes get an added healthy punch from kale pesto, making them the ultimate comfort food!
Ingredients
- 2 medium russet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons plain greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons kale pesto
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- dash of salt
- ¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon grated asiago cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Scrub potatoes, pierce with with a fork several times and brush with olive oil. Bake for 50 - 55 minutes or until tender. A fork should easily pierce the potato when done. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut potatoes in half lenghtwise. Scoop the potato flesh out from the skins and place in a medium mixing bowl. Be careful not to scoop through the skins. Place the skins back on the baking sheet.
- Using a potato masher or ricer, mash the potatoes until they are completely broken down.
- Add the yogurt, butter and milk to the potatoes. Mix well. Add the pesto, pepper, salt and shredded cheddar. Mix until combined.
- Divide the potato mixture evenly among the four potato skins. Top with shredded asiago cheese. Bake for 20 minutes or until the potato mixture begins to brown on top. Remove from oven and cool a few minutes before serving.
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Updated December 2017. Originally published November 2015.
Lucy @ Bake Play Smile says
I am totally making these for dinner this week! They sound AMAZING!!!
FoodieGirlChicago says
Thanks Lucy - enjoy!!
Kristina says
I LOVE kale, and adding it to mashed potatoes is one of my favorites! now I want to do a twice baked like this - yum!
Jill Silverman Hough says
Healthy AND indulgent--nice! This would be a great dinner, with just some soup or salad alongside.
Julie @ Texan New Yorker says
Oh wow, these look so amazing! I love kale - unfortunately my hubby claims to be allergic to it. I made a similar twice-baked potato with broccoli and cheddar that we both loved. I want to try these though. Sometime when he's out of town, right? 🙂
Des @ Life's Ambrosia says
I love love love kale pesto! And I am totally loving this idea to make twice baked potatoes with it. Yum!
FoodieGirlChicago says
Thanks Des - enjoy!
Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily says
Wonderful weeknight dinner or healthy lunch! Right up my alley!
Nutmeg Nanny says
What awesome looking stuffed potatoes! I love that kale pesto....yum!
Jessica Robinson says
These look amazing and beyond delicious! They will be the perfect addition to dinner this week!
Kate says
This looks like a really great and healthy recipe. I am looking forward to trying it myself. Many thanks for sharing it.