Mexican Stuffed Potatoes

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In other exciting news, the boy and I had quite the delicious dinner I had to share with you.  Potatoes get a bad rep for being on the starchy side.  But please, don’t fear.  Potatoes (skin and all) are chock full of fiber, potassium, and Vitamin C to name a few.

Enter, mexican stuffed potatoes.

This is seriously an easy midweek meal and very filling!  I ended up eating only a half a potato and was stuffed!

I love this idea cause you can really fill these spuds with whatever ingredients you like.

Mexican Stuffed Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 4 large baking potatoes
• 3/4 can kidney beans, rinsed
• 3/4 can corn, rinsed
• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (and extra aside for topping)
• 1/4 cup cheese (I used a Mexican blend)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Tomatoes sliced for garnish

Directions:

Start by either baking or microwaving potato. If baking, bake on 375 degrees for about an hour, or until soft.  If microwaving, about 10-15 minutes on high. 

Once potatoes are cooked, start by mixing up your add ins.  Combine cilantro, beans, corn, cumin, and chili powder. 

Add in Greek yogurt and cheese.

Mix well to combine.

Then you are ready to scoop out the inside of the potato.  Add potato filling to other ingredients.

Mix well and get stuffing!

Line up potatoes in baking sheet.  Put in oven preheated at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Add sprinkle of cheese and pop back in oven for another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

The finished product!

Top with Greek yogurt, cilantro, tomatoes and enjoy!

These were so delicious!!  The chili powder and cumin added a nice zestiness to the potato. 

Granted, the potatoes take some time to make but if you choose to bake you could do it ahead of time.  

Feel free to mix in any of your favorite ingredients!  I can’t wait to make these again!

Thanks for checking in!  I got a morning workout done for the day but another quick 20 minute workout with my coworkers will be taking place this afternoon.  I will post on our killer workouts on the blog soon!

Have you ever made stuffed potatoes?  What are/would be your favorite mix ins?

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