For Him
Ingredients:
- ½ baked potato
- ½ tbsp soft unsalted butter
- ½ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tbsp chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Baked Potato
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Thoroughly clean the potato with cold water, removing any excess dirt. Dry and let sit for 20 minutes. Using a fork, poke small holes all over the potato. Place on a baking sheet with a rack and place in the oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove potato from oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. Split the potato in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, carefully remove the insides of the potato into two mixing bowls, making sure to keep the shells intact.
Toppings
Combine the potato with the butter, cream and ¾ of the cheese. Use a whisk to make the consistency smooth, with no lumps remaining. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper to taste. Place the filling back into the baked potato shell. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese. Place back into the oven for 15 minutes or until the cheese starts to get a golden crust with crispy edges. Garnish with chopped chives.
For Her
Ingredients:
- ½ baked potato
- ¼ cup almond milk
- 2 tbsp vegan ricotta (I use Kite Hill)*
- ½ yellow onion, chopped and sautéed
- 1 tsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp chives
Directions:
Baked Potato
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Thoroughly clean the potato with cold water, removing any excess dirt. Dry and let sit for 20 minutes. Using a fork, poke small holes all over the potato. Place on a baking sheet with a rack and place in the oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove potato from oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. Split the potato in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, carefully remove the insides of the potato into two mixing bowls, making sure to keep the shells intact.
Toppings
While potato is cooking, sauté chopped onion in a small pan until slightly browned and caramelized. Set aside. One cooled, carefully remove potato insides leaving shell intact. Combine potato with almond milk, ricotta, sautéed onion, and nutritional yeast. Mix well. Fill mixture back into the shell and bake until browned. Top with a sprinkle of nutritional yeast and chives.