Lucky Irish Twice Baked Potatoes

The luck of the Irish smile on these cheesy stuffed baked potatoes with California Avocado and Guacamole.

Ingredients

Guacamole

• 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Baked Potatoes

• 2 large Russet baking potatoes, scrubbed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup grated jack cheese, or grated Cheddar-Jack cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped chives
• 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded, cut into chunks*
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Guacamole

1. Mash avocado chunks with lime juice in medium bowl.
2. Add cilantro and salt; blend until creamy.

Baked Potatoes

1. Heat oven to 450 degree F.
2. Bake whole potatoes for 1 hour; remove potatoes and reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
3. Let potatoes rest for 5 minutes, then cut in half lengthwise and scoop out potato flesh into large bowl. Reserve potato jackets.
4. Add butter, sour cream, milk, salt, pepper and cheese to potato in bowl; whip until creamy with electric hand mixer.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper.
6. Gently stir in chives and avocado pieces.
7. Spoon mixture into halved potato jackets and bake in 350 degrees F oven for 20 minutes.
8. Top each with a heaping spoonful of guacamole to serve.

Notes

* Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Serving Suggestions: Serve alongside a juicy steak, or serve as the main dish with a fresh green salad.

Beverage Pairings: Delicious with a glass of Chardonnay.

Nutrition

Per serving: Calories 480; Total Fat 31g (Sat 12g, Trans 0g, Poly 2g, Mono 10g); Cholesterol 55mg; Sodium 640mg; Potassium 1289mg; Total Carbohydrates 42g; Dietary Fiber 9g; Total Sugars 3g; Protein 14g; Vitamin A 988 IU; Vitamin C 27mg; Calcium 272mg; Iron 2mg; Vitamin D 0IU; Folate 127mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.2g
% Daily Value: Vitamin A 40%; Vitamin C 45%; Calcium 25%; Iron 15%
% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: California Avocado Board