Mushroom-Stuffed Potatoes

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Creamy mushroom-stuffed baked potatoes offer a comforting, cheesy flavor with savory mushrooms, perfect as a hearty vegetarian main or side dish for family dinners.

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Ingredients

  • 4 large baking potatoes
  • 3 Tbsp. margarine
  • 1 (2 oz.) can chopped mushrooms
  • 1/3 c. half and half or milk
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • dash black pepper
  • 1/3 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Scrub the potatoes well and bake at 425°F until soft.
  2. Cut a slice off the top of each potato and carefully scoop out the pulp, leaving a ¼-inch layer inside each shell.
  3. Melt 1 tablespoon of margarine in a small skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the chopped mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes.
  5. Mash the potato pulp with the remaining margarine.
  6. Add the half and half, salt, and pepper to taste, then beat until fluffy, adding more milk if needed.
  7. Stir in the sautéed mushrooms.
  8. Heap the mixture into the potato shells and arrange on a baking sheet.
  9. Sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese.
  10. Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

452 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.8g 22% DV
Total Fat 32.2g 41% DV
Carbs 35.8g 13% DV
Fiber 6.7g 24% DV
Sugar 12.3g 25% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10102.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 500.8mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 26.3mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 138mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 4.4mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 7.1mcg 36% DV
Calcium 398.3mg 31% DV
Iron 4.2mg 23% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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