Name: Stuffed Baked Potatoes with Pesto & Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 4 medium russet potatoes (about 8 ounces each); 0.5 cup pesto; 2 cups sautéed spinach (see Associated Recipes); 4 large eggs, fried or poached; 4 teaspoons crumbled cooked bacon

Stuffed Baked Potatoes with Pesto & Eggs

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Top baked potatoes with fried eggs, pesto, spinach and bacon for a loaded baked potato that's perfect for an easy dinner or hearty brunch. Omit the bacon for a vegetarian version that's just as delicious.

Devon O'Brien

Updated on September 10, 2019

Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 potatoes

Nutrition Profile:

Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low Sodium Low-Calorie Soy-Free

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Ingredients

4 medium russet potatoes (about 8 ounces each)
½ cup pesto
2 cups sautéed spinach (see Associated Recipes)
4 large eggs, fried or poached
4 teaspoons crumbled cooked bacon

Directions

Pierce potatoes all over with a fork. Microwave on Medium, turning once or twice, until soft, about 20 minutes. (Alternatively, bake potatoes at 425 degrees F until tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.) Transfer to a clean cutting board and let cool slightly.
Holding them with a kitchen towel to protect your hands, make a lengthwise cut to open the potato, but don't cut all the way through. Pinch the ends to expose the flesh.
Top each potato with some pesto, spinach, an egg and bacon. Serve warm.

Associated Recipes

Simple Sautéed Spinach

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

422	Calories
21g	Fat
43g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 potato
Calories 422
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 43g	16%
Dietary Fiber 7g	25%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 17g	34%
Total Fat 21g	27%
Saturated Fat 5g	23%
Cholesterol 192mg	64%
Vitamin A 6898IU	138%
Vitamin C 30mg	34%
Folate 196mcg	49%
Sodium 547mg	24%
Calcium 199mg	15%
Iron 5mg	29%
Magnesium 147mg	35%
Potassium 1598mg	34%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.