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Cajun Twice-Baked Potatoes

Fluffy potato shells filled with a creamy, spiced mashed potato blend, smoky andouille sausage, melted cheddar, and green onions.

95 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

CajunSideOven and StovetopStandardHigh FiberGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 4 large Russet potatoes, scrubbed
  • 1 cup cooked andouille sausage, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Prick 4 large scrubbed Russet potatoes with a fork and bake directly on the oven rack for 60 minutes until tender.

  2. 2

    Heat a small skillet over medium heat, saute 1 cup finely diced cooked andouille sausage for 5 minutes until browned, and verify the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

  3. 3

    Cut baked potatoes in half lengthwise, scoop pulp into a mixing bowl leaving a sturdy shell, and mash with 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 2 tsp Cajun seasoning.

  4. 4

    Fold browned sausage, half of the 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and half of the 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions into the potato mixture.

  5. 5

    Spoon filling evenly back into potato shells, top with remaining sharp cheddar cheese, and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes until cheese melts.

  6. 6

    Garnish with remaining green onions before serving.

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Questions

What is Cajun Twice-Baked Potatoes?

Fluffy potato shells filled with a creamy, spiced mashed potato blend, smoky andouille sausage, melted cheddar, and green onions. This reference files it under Cajun side: made in the oven and on the stovetop, rated medium and about 95 minutes start to finish.

Is there a substitute for andouille in Cajun Twice-Baked Potatoes?

The entry for Cajun Twice-Baked Potatoes calls for 1 cup cooked andouille sausage, finely diced. In its place: Any smoked sausage such as kielbasa, plus a pinch each of cayenne and smoked paprika.

Can I make Cajun Twice-Baked Potatoes dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Cajun Twice-Baked Potatoes is 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 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 sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Cajun Twice-Baked Potatoes gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Cajun Twice-Baked Potatoes is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the sausage and the Cajun seasoning.

How many calories are in Cajun Twice-Baked Potatoes?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 14 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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