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Protein Rich Loaded Baked Potatoes

*To see how to prep and make the baked potatoes, click here.
Click here for my spinach walnut pesto recipe.
Click here for my quick pickled red onions recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main or Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: loaded baked potato, protein rich baked potato
Servings: 4
Author: hipfoodiemom

Ingredients

  • 4 baked, cooked potatoes* sliced in half
  • pesto see above for recipe
  • 1 can tuna water drained from can
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper
  • cottage cheese
  • green onions or chives diced
  • pickled red onions see above for recipe

Instructions

  • *To see how to prep and make the baked potatoes, click here. For the tuna, mix together your tuna, mayo and mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  • Once your baked potatoes are fully baked and ready, allow them to cool for a few minutes. Slice open with a knife and stuff: add the pesto and tuna and top with the pickled red onions if using. For the next potato, slice open with a knife and stuff: add the pesto and cottage cheese and garnish with green onions or chives. Enjoy!

Notes

*To see how to prep and make the baked potatoes, click here.
Click here for my spinach walnut pesto recipe.
Click here for my quick pickled red onions recipe.