Stuffed Baked Potato

A Stuffed Baked Potato is a hearty dish where a whole potato is baked until tender, then its fluffy interior is scooped out, mixed with flavorful ingredients like cheese, sour cream, chives, and sometimes bacon or broccoli, and stuffed back into the crispy skin. It's a classic comfort food with roots in American cuisine, often served as a main course or a substantial side dish.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the potato, with significant fat and protein depending on the fillings like cheese, sour cream, and meat. A standard serving can range from 300 to 600 calories, providing potassium, vitamin C, and fiber, especially if the potato skin is eaten.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	420 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	62 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	8 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	680 mg
Potassium	920 mg
Vitamin C	20 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Vitamin A	800 IU
Calcium	150 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Magnesium	60 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg

Per 1 medium (300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the stuffed baked potato symbolizes comfort and versatility, as it can be customized to suit various tastes and dietary preferences, from vegetarian to loaded meat versions. Nutritionally, keeping the potato skin adds a good source of dietary fiber and nutrients, making it a more balanced choice than many other indulgent comfort foods.