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Baked Potato with Baked Beans

Crispy oven roasted russet potato stuffed with rich butter, warm baked beans, and melted sharp cheddar cheese. A comforting meal that comes together with minimal effort.

70 minEasyServes 2580 cal/serving

BritishLunchOven and StovetopVegetarianHigh FiberHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 Russet potatoes, scrubbed
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 can canned baked beans
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400F or 200C.

  2. 2

    Rub 2 scrubbed Russet potatoes with 2 tsp olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp sea salt.

  3. 3

    Bake potatoes directly on the oven rack for 50 to 60 minutes until skin is crisp and inside is tender.

  4. 4

    Warm 1 can canned baked beans in a small saucepan over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until hot.

  5. 5

    Slice baked potatoes open lengthwise, fluff the interior with a fork, and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter.

  6. 6

    Spoon warm beans over potatoes and top with 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese.

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Questions

How long does Baked Potato with Baked Beans take?

As written, 70 minutes: 10 of prep and 60 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (1 hour): "Bake potatoes directly on the oven rack for 50 to 60 minutes until skin is crisp and inside is tender."

What oven temperature does Baked Potato with Baked Beans need?

For Baked Potato with Baked Beans, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 1 hour, in step 3.

Can I make Baked Potato with Baked Beans dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Baked Potato with Baked Beans is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Baked Potato with Baked Beans vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan lunch collection.

How many calories are in Baked Potato with Baked Beans?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 580 calories, with 18 g protein, 82 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat, plus 13 g fiber and 840 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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