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Caprese Twice-Baked Potatoes

These Caprese Twice-Baked Potatoes are new addition to our rotation of potato recipes. Twice-baked potatoes are like a perfect marriage between mashed and baked potatoes, so they're already one of my favorites. Add in the traditional flavors in Caprese salad of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, sweet basil and olive oil and mwah...chef's kiss!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American/Canadian
Servings 4
Calories 412 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large baking potatoes
  • 1 T. olive oil
  • 1 c. marinara sauce
  • 1 8 oz. ball fresh mozzarella sliced
  • 1 c. cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 1/4 c. basil leaves thinly sliced
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line a large baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Pierce the potatoes with a fork a few times and brush them with olive oil.
  • Generously season to taste with salt and pepper and place in oven to roast until fork-tender, 45-60 minutes.
  • Remove potatoes from oven and carefully slice them in half.
  • Mash the inside of the potatoes with a fork and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spoon the marinara sauce on top of the potatoes.
  • Top with mozzarella and cherry tomatoes.
  • Return baking dish to the oven for another 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
  • Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil.

Notes

Baking time will depend on the size of potatoes. For best result try and choose similar shape and size potatoes so they bake evenly.

Nutrition

Calories: 412kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 705mgPotassium: 1204mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 960IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 365mgIron: 3mg
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