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    Twice Baked Potatoes with Kale Pesto

    Published: December 10, 2017 By Urban Foodie Kitchen Last Updated: June 27, 2021 11 Comments

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    These creamy twice baked potatoes get an added healthy punch from kale pesto, making them the ultimate comfort food!

    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!

    These creamy twice baked potatoes get an added healthy punch from kale pesto, making them the ultimate comfort food!
    These twice baked potatoes are one of those experiments.  Twice baked potatoes are such a great comfort food -  nothing like toasty warm, cheesy potatoes on a cold winter day!  They make a wonderful side dish, and with a salad or some soup, they can make a nice light dinner too!
      

    What's so great about twice baked potatoes?  You get all the warmth of a baked potato combined with the creamy goodness of mashed potatoes.  They are also super easy to make.  As you can imagine, you start by baking some potatoes.  Then you scrape out the skins, add a bunch of delicious ingredients, mix it all together, fill up the shells and bake them again!

    Twice baked potato filling

    Twice baked potato shells

    Often twice baked potatoes are filled with butter, sour cream and bacon so since I was adding kale pesto I tried to lighten these up a bit.  The result is still delicious and you won't really miss all the fattening ingredients!

    Other Unique Side Dishes:

    • Miso Glazed Roasted Cauliflower
    • Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

    Twice Baked Potatoes with Kale Pesto

    Author: Kathryn | Urban Foodie Kitchen
    These creamy twice baked potatoes get an added healthy punch from kale pesto, making them the ultimate comfort food! 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
    Course Veggies & Sides
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 servings

    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.
    Keywords : comfort food
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    Updated December 2017.  Originally published November 2015.

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    1. Lucy @ Bake Play Smile says

      November 15, 2015 at 3:21 pm

      I am totally making these for dinner this week! They sound AMAZING!!!

      Reply
      • FoodieGirlChicago says

        November 15, 2015 at 7:36 pm

        Thanks Lucy - enjoy!!

        Reply
    2. Kristina says

      November 18, 2015 at 10:02 pm

      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!

      Reply
    3. Jill Silverman Hough says

      November 20, 2015 at 1:32 pm

      Healthy AND indulgent--nice! This would be a great dinner, with just some soup or salad alongside.

      Reply
    4. Julie @ Texan New Yorker says

      November 20, 2015 at 2:53 pm

      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? 🙂

      Reply
    5. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

      November 20, 2015 at 3:00 pm

      I love love love kale pesto! And I am totally loving this idea to make twice baked potatoes with it. Yum!

      Reply
      • FoodieGirlChicago says

        November 24, 2015 at 7:05 pm

        Thanks Des - enjoy!

        Reply
    6. Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily says

      November 20, 2015 at 6:08 pm

      Wonderful weeknight dinner or healthy lunch! Right up my alley!

      Reply
    7. Nutmeg Nanny says

      November 20, 2015 at 8:49 pm

      What awesome looking stuffed potatoes! I love that kale pesto....yum!

      Reply
    8. Jessica Robinson says

      December 27, 2017 at 10:08 am

      These look amazing and beyond delicious! They will be the perfect addition to dinner this week!

      Reply
    9. Kate says

      January 17, 2021 at 3:22 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like a really great and healthy recipe. I am looking forward to trying it myself. Many thanks for sharing it.

      Reply

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