Baja Stuffed Potatoes

Recipesfull introduces to you: Potato Side Dish Recipes. (Baja Stuffed Potatoes). My brother, Paul, invented these double stuffed potatoes for a barbecue we had in Mexico. Mild green chiles, Mexi-corn, sour cream, and Pepper Jack cheese, baked until puffy and golden brown.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 1hr10 mins

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Baja Stuffed Potatoes

Ingredients

6 large baking potatoes

3 tablespoons olive oil

¾ cup sour cream

1 ½ cups shredded pepperjack cheese

2 (11 ounce) cans Mexican-style corn

drained

2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers

drained

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Pierce each potato several times and rub generously with oil. Bake until softened about 45 to 55 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile in a medium bowl combine sour cream cheese corn and chiles.

Step 4

When the potatoes are cooked cut a slit in the top of each one and squeeze or scoop out the flesh leaving a 1/2 inch thick shell. Combine the potato flesh with the cheese mixture; mix well. Spoon the potato mixture back into the shells and place them on a baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.

Nutritional Information

Baja Stuffed Potatoes

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 624.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 16.9g 34%

Carbohydrates: 89.8g 29%

Dietary Fiber: 8.5g 34%

Sugars: 4.1g

Fat: 24.3g 37%

Saturated Fat: 10.8g 54%

Cholesterol: 48mg 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 1175.1IU 24%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.2mg 63%

Vitamin B6: 1.2mg 72%

Vitamin C: 77.9mg 130%

Folate: 75mcg 19%

Calcium: 234.6mg 24%

Iron: 2.1mg 12%

Magnesium: 107.1mg 38%

Potassium: 1527mg 43%

Sodium: 1023.2mg 41%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 39%

Calories From Fat: 218.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.