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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Potatoes

    Tuna Stuffed Baked Potato

    Published: Sep 1, 2020 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 21 Comments

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    Tuna Stuffed Baked Potatoes are such a budget friendly and versatile meal. Easy to adapt with different vegetables, it's a comforting lunch that the whole family will love. Crispy baked potatoes stuffed with cheese, tuna, sweetcorn and sun dried tomatoes.

    Four stuffed baked potatoes on a serving board.

    Whenever we are lacking lunch inspiration and don't fancy another sandwich, we always turn to a baked potato. Instead of just cutting them open, piling them with toppings and serving them up, we like to scoop out the potato, mix it with other ingredients, stuff it back in to the skin and cover it with cheese and put it under the grill. It's the best way to eat baked potatoes.

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    • Why you will love it
    • What you will need
    • Step by step
    • Prepare the potatoes
    • What vegetables to add
    • What to serve these with
    • FAQs
    • Extra tips
    • More potato recipes
    • Recipe
    • Feedback

    Why you will love it

    • A new way to enjoy potatoes
    • Easy to adapt
    • Budget friendly
    • Family favourite comfort food

    What you will need

    • Potatoes - Russets are the best potatoes to use for stuffed baked potatoes. However, there really is no need to buy anything special, as any potato will work.
    • Tuna - This is the star of the stuffed baked potatoes and what helps them to be protein packed. We go with dolphin friendly tuna in spring water. If you don't like tuna, then you could swap it for leftover shredded chicken. Have you tried our Whole Slow Cooker Chicken?
    • Cream cheese - You could use mayo to loosen everything up, but we aren't a massive fan of cooking mayo, and extra cheese is always a good thing. Add some extra flavour using a flavoured cream cheese like herbs and garlic.
    • Cheddar - This helps the stuffed baked potatoes get really crispy on top. We used a strong mature cheddar, as it has an intense flavour, so you can use less of it and save a few calories.
    • Sun-dried tomatoes - This add so much flavour to the potatoes. You could swap them for chopped olives.
    • Sweetcorn - An easy way to give these a little veggie boost. You really could add any quick cooking vegetables to these, and spinach and mushrooms are another favourite of ours.

    A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

    Step by step

    One: Pierce the potato skin several times. Put the potatoes in a preheated oven at 180°C/350°F/Gas 4 and baked for 60-90 minutes, until they are easily pierced with a fork. Slice the potatoes in half and scoop out the insides and put them in a bowl.

    Four halves of baked potatoes with the potato scooped our leaving the skins.

    Two: Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl with the potatoes and stir, but reserve half the cheese.

    A mixing bowl containing cooked potato, cheese, sweetcorn, tuna and tomatoes.

    Three: Divide the mixture between the potato skins and top with the rest of the cheese.

    Stuffed potato skins on a wooden serving board.

    Four: Put them back in the oven for 15 minutes until the cheese has melted.

    Four stuffed potato skins on a wooden board.

    Prepare the potatoes

    Make sure the potatoes are washed and  scrubbed well  and any mud is removed from them. Pat them dry, otherwise they won't get nice and crispy in the oven.

    Rub the potatoes in a little oil and then season them well, and then prick them with a fork.

    What vegetables to add

    The great thing about stuffed baked potatoes is that they are easy to adapt. Once you have the potatoes scooped out and some kind of cheese added, you are so many options. We used tuna, but you could swap that for leftover shredded chicken.

    When it comes to vegetables, there are a lot of choices. We added sweetcorn and some sun dried tomatoes (which add so much flavour). However you could add chopped spinach, onions, cherry tomatoes, finely chopped mushrooms of shredded courgette.

    A tuna and cheese stuffed potato with sweetcorn and tomatoes.

    What to serve these with

    You could serve a few slices of homemade garlic bread on the side. Slice up a french stick and then spread it with a mix of butter and crushed garlic. You can then sprinkle it with a little cheese and some dried herbs before putting it in the oven for around 7 minutes. Double carbs is always a good option.

    We love trying to get greens in to any meal, even if they are on the side. So a big green salad is a delicious addition to this. You could also serve it with our Roasted Garlic and Herb Mushrooms, or Spanish Olives.

    FAQs

    What potatoes are best for stuffed baked potatoes?

    The best potatoes to use for baking are Russets. Their skins tend to be thicker and the starchy insides have a nice sweet flavour and fluffy texture when baked. Russets are also usually fairly large, making them great for stuffing. 

    Can stuffed baked potatoes be frozen?

    You can freeze the potatoes, but not the filling, as this is always best made fresh. To freeze the potatoes, leave them uncut and let them cool completely. Put them in the freezer uncovered until they're solid, which will take about one hour. Then wrap each one again in aluminium foil and place them in a freezer bag. Baked potatoes will keep in the freezer for up to a year, but will taste their best up to 3 months.

    Can stuffed baked potatoes be made ahead of time?

    Yes, you can definitely make these ahead of time. Make them up until you sprinkle the last bit of cheese on top and then you can put them in the fridge until you are ready to put them in the oven. We wouldn't recommend preparing them longer than 12 hours in advance though.

    Can you make stuffed baked potatoes with chicken?

    Yes, if you aren't a fan of tuna then these can easily be made with leftover shredded chicken. You could also use cooked prawns or salmon for something different. A little bit of cooked chopped bacon is good too.

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    Extra tips

    • Make sure you pat the potatoes dry after washing them, as this will help to get the skin nice and crispy.
    • Oil and season the potatoes well before they go in the oven.
    • You don't want to cook them at too high a temperature, because the skin will get crispy too quickly, but the inside won't be cooked.
    • You can swap the tuna for leftover shredded chicken.
    • You can use any cheese, or a mixture of a few. Make sure it's a cheese that melts well.
    • A little crumbled goats cheese on top of these adds a lot of flavour.
    • You can freeze these potatoes before they are filled to make them quicker to make the next time.

    More potato recipes

    • Homemade Garlic Crisps
    • Baked Home Fries
    • Mustard Potato Salad
    • Patatas Bravas

    If you’ve tried these stuffed baked potatoes, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
    Tag us in your creations on Instagram @hungryhealthyhappy - Use the hashtag #hungryhealthyhappy too.

    Recipe

    Four stuffed baked potatoes on a wooden serving board

    Tuna Stuffed Baked Potatoes

    Tuna Stuffed Baked Potatoes, twice baked or double baked as they are sometimes known, are such a budget friendly and versatile meal.
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    4.75 from 32 votes
    Author: Dannii
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, British
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
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    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 436kcal
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    Ingredients

    UK Metric Measures - US Customary Measures
    • 2 Potatoes - russet
    • 4 tablespoon Cream cheese
    • 50 g Mature cheddar - grated
    • 6 Sun-dried tomatoes - chopped
    • 110 g Tuna - canned; drained
    • 4 tablespoon Sweetcorn
    • Sea salt and black pepper

    Instructions

    • Pierce the potato skin several times. Put the potatoes in a preheated oven at 180°C/350°F/Gas 4 and baked for an hour to an hour and half, until they are easily pierced with a fork. Slice the potatoes in half and scoop out the insides and put them in a bowl.
    • Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl with the potatoes and stir, but reserve half the cheese.
    • Divide the mixture between the potato skins and top with the rest of the cheese.
    • Put them back in the oven for 15 minutes until the cheese has melted.

    Notes

    • Make sure you pat the potatoes dry after washing them, as this will help to get the skin nice and crispy.
    • Oil and season the potatoes well before they go in the oven.
    • You don't want to cook them at too high a temperature, because the skin will get crispy too quickly, but the inside won't be cooked.
    • You can swap the tuna for leftover shredded chicken.
    • You can use any cheese, or a mixture of a few. Make sure it's a cheese that melts well.
    • A little crumbled goats cheese on top of these adds a lot of flavour.
    • You can freeze these potatoes before they are filled to make them quicker to make the next time.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1portion | Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 484mg | Potassium: 1375mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 819IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 257mg | Iron: 4mg
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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    Comments

    1. Harshita

      November 10, 2020 at 12:01 pm

      Never thought to make this from a potato. I think I need to try this out. It is looking healthy and appetizing.

      Reply
    2. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

      September 02, 2020 at 12:56 pm

      5 stars
      One of my favourite lunches for sure! Super delicious and so budget friendly too!

      Reply
    3. Christian Guzman

      September 02, 2020 at 11:31 am

      5 stars
      These were delicious and SO EASY! I'm so glad I found them this morning because it was just the perfect lunch.

      Reply
    4. Katherine

      September 02, 2020 at 11:24 am

      5 stars
      This has all my daughter's favorite ingredients. This has the making of a meal-plan regular at my house!

      Reply
    5. Jovita

      September 02, 2020 at 10:16 am

      5 stars
      I love loaded baked potatoes but I have never tried them with tuna filling. This recipe looks so simple but so delicious. Bookmarking!

      Reply
    6. Kerri

      September 02, 2020 at 2:35 am

      5 stars
      We just made these tonight! We gobbled them up so quick. Thank you for the easy recipe!

      Reply
    7. Emily Liao

      September 01, 2020 at 10:38 pm

      5 stars
      Wow this baked potato was so delicious! Never thought to stuff it with tuna :)

      Reply
    8. Katie

      September 01, 2020 at 9:21 pm

      5 stars
      Looks so good! Can't wait to try this recipe.

      Reply
    9. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

      September 01, 2020 at 9:10 pm

      5 stars
      I have everything I need for this dish, can’t wait to make it this weekend!

      Reply
    10. Gina

      September 01, 2020 at 8:27 pm

      5 stars
      I know what I'm doing with the next can of tuna I open! Delicious recipe!

      Reply
    11. Shannon

      September 01, 2020 at 4:32 pm

      5 stars
      I've been craving baked potatoes lately, definitely gonna try this one soon!

      Reply
    12. Cindy

      September 01, 2020 at 4:21 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve been in such a cooking rut lately, so I’ve been exploring new recipes to make! I happened upon your recipe and I am so glad I did. I made it today and my entire family loved it! Its doing into our menu plan rotation!!

      Reply
    13. Carrie Robinson

      September 01, 2020 at 4:00 pm

      5 stars
      What a tasty way to stuff a baked potato! I want to dig right in. :)

      Reply
    14. Pavani

      September 01, 2020 at 3:55 pm

      5 stars
      That is a delicious way to enjoy baked potato and tuna. Looks so inviting. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe.

      Reply
    15. Angela

      September 01, 2020 at 3:54 pm

      5 stars
      I love how versatile baked potatoes can be. You really can use what you have handy to get dinner on the table.

      Reply
    16. Nart at Cooking with Nart

      September 01, 2020 at 3:45 pm

      5 stars
      Looks great! Will have to try it this Friday night!

      Reply
    17. Cathleen

      September 01, 2020 at 3:30 pm

      5 stars
      Stuffed potatoes are my favourite!! I have never tried it with tuna, and I am glad I found your recipe. SO GOOD!!

      Reply
    18. Lauren Vavala | Delicious Little Bites

      September 01, 2020 at 3:28 pm

      5 stars
      What a unique recipe! We've had a couple of cans of tuna in the pantry for like a year because we got tired of the same old tuna sandwiches - can't wait to try this recipe now!!

      Reply
    19. Toni Dash

      September 01, 2020 at 3:28 pm

      5 stars
      This is so good! Everyone at my house was impressed! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    20. Beth

      September 01, 2020 at 3:24 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy! This looks so delicious! I can't wait to make these!

      Reply
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