Tuna Stuffed Potatoes
Prep
20 mins
Cook
1 hr 15 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Hard
Here's one of my go to weeknight dinners when I'm looking for something hearty but don't want to spend all evening cooking. These stuffed potatoes are so simple to throw together and incredibly budget friendly since you probably have most of the ingredients on hand already. I love that tuna is packed with omega 3 fatty acids, which are great for your heart and brain. The whole thing comes together in about an hour and a half, giving you a filling, comforting meal that feels fancier than it actually is. Your family will think you spent way more time in the kitchen than you really did.
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Ingredients
- 14 baking potatoes
- 237 mlmayonnaise
- 237 mlcheddar cheese(grated)
- 237 mlgreen onion(chopped)
- 237 mlgreen pepper(chopped)
- 14 ounces tuna(drained)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F Wrap potatoes in foil and bake until fork tender, about an hour. Let cool.
- 2
Split potatoes in half and spoon out the filling into a medium sized bowl leaving enough in the shell so that the skin does not break when handling. Break up potatoes with fork.
- 3
To potatoes add mayo, 1 cup cheese, green onion, green pepper, and tuna.
- 4
Restuff potatoes with mixture to a slight mound. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- 5
Place in 13x9-inch baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
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