Caprese Twice-Baked Potatoes
The traditional flavors in Caprese salad of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, sweet basil and olive oil are perfect in these delicious and hearty Caprese twice-baked potatoes. They pop with color and the flavor is unbelievable.
Ingredients
- 4 large baking potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 8 oz. ball fresh mozzarella sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1/4 cup 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.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Notes
Use multi-color cherry tomatoes if they are available for visual appeal.
Note: Baking time will depend on the size of potatoes. For best result try and choose similar shape and size potatoes so they bake evenly.
Note: 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: 536kcal (27%)Carbohydrates: 73g (24%)Protein: 23g (46%)Fat: 18g (28%)Saturated Fat: 9g (56%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mg (17%)Sodium: 713mg (31%)Potassium: 1855mg (53%)Fiber: 6g (25%)Sugar: 6g (7%)Vitamin A: 961IU (19%)Vitamin C: 34mg (41%)Calcium: 385mg (39%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
