TWICE BAKED FETA TOMATO POTATOES
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Twice Baked Feta Tomato Potatoes make a delicious main or side dish to compliment any main entree. They’re cheesy and full of flavor.
These stuffed potatoes can be prepared ahead and reheated to serve. You can also freeze them, making meal prep a breeze!
Serve these potatoes with my reader-favorite Cast Iron Mexican Frittata and hamburger steak with gravy or kimchi burger.
TWICE BAKED FETA TOMATO POTATOES
Potatoes or pasta rank second on my list of favorites. My love of potatoes began at an early age, growing up, my mother served some form of potatoes almost daily. We would joke about it; it wasn’t ‘are we having potatoes?’, it was more like ‘what kind of potatoes are we having?’ Baked potatoes were my favorite answer to that question. I’d slather on almost a whole stick of
This recipe is easy to make and filling. Additionally, you can add veggies like onion, spinach, peppers, and avocado to give the dish more nutrients and vibrant color.
This recipe is for four potatoes and can serve four to eight people, and it can easily be reduced in half. (I allow a whole potato for a meal or half if serving as a side.)
How do I make a Twice Baked Potato?
First, you bake it once. Then, scoop the inside flesh out of the potato leaving the skin solid. Next, you’ll mix the flesh with yummy ingredients. For this recipe, you’ll milk,
Finally, you refill the potato with the potato mixture and bake it again.
They’re simple to make but looks like you made a fuss. This is why they’re so good for entertaining.
How do I freeze baked potatoes?
Prepare the potatoes as directed below except omit adding the tomatoes. Next, wrap each boat tightly in aluminum foil. Place the wrapped potatoes in resealable freezer bags and place them in the freezer for up to three months.
They will keep for three months in the freezer.
When ready to eat, allow them to thaw overnight in the refrigerator. You can then bake them for 30 minutes at 350°. You can also remove the foil, wrap them in plastic wrap, and reheat them in the microwave for 4 to 5 minutes.
Finally, add the tomatoes and Everything Bagel seasoning and serve.
I often reduce my prep time by microwaving potatoes instead of baking them. Yes, I have a fool-proof way of microwaving potatoes just as good as baked! Get it here> Best Microwave Baked Potato
Potatoes are economical and go great with any meat entree’. I have many potato recipes to choose from!
I updated this post from an earlier version dated April 23, 2013 with new photos and simplified the recipe instructions.
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Twice Baked Feta Tomato Potatoes
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Ingredients
- 4 medium Idaho baking potatoes washed and dried
- 2 Tablespoons butter melted
- ½ cup whole milk
- 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ teaspoon garlic clove minced
- 8-10 medium grape tomatoes chopped
- 2 teaspoons Everything bagle seasoning Get it here
- 2 tablespoons spicy Ranch like this brand
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Using a fork, poke holes in potatoes. Wrap in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and allow the potatoes to sit for several minutes.
- With a spoon, scoop out potato flesh being careful to leave 1/2-inch of the shells intact.
- Place the shells back on the baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mash potato pulp, milk, butter, feta, and garlic . When it's as smooth as you like add stir in the tomatoes. Spoon mixture into potato shells.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until hot and lightly brown on top.
- Garnish with Everything seasoning and spicy ranch.
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are important to you, I recommend calculating them yourself.
Yum. I love feta cheese.
Thanks, Julie, me too!
oh YEs!!! I love potatoes! I always say if I had to only pick one food to eat the rest of my life I would eat potatoes!!! You can do so much with them :o) Thanks so much for taking the time to link up to the Tasteful Tuesday party @Nap-TimeCreations.com. Make sure to follow my blog via bloglovin, GFC or facebook so you don’t miss out on my features posts… it could be YOU :o)
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OH def! I think I’d choose potatoes as well! Thanks for visiting ~ Paula
Potatoes is always on top of my list! Your twice baked potatoes looks delicious, Paula 🙂 {Pinned to make soon} Thank you for sharing at our ALL MY BLOGGY FRIENDS party !
Thanks Linda!
I haven’t had a twice baked in ages- it looks so good!
Thank you. I love them.
These look so good, Paula! I’ve never had feta on my potato, but I will definitely give it a try now. Thanks!
I love feta, I actually wanted to put blue cheese in them, but my husband doesn’t like blue cheese 🙁