Jalapeno, Spinach and Artichoke Twice Baked Potatoes

I'm so excited to share these with you today! These beauties won me $1,000 in the Good Foods “Share the Love Recipe Challenge” by coming out on top in the Best Recipe using a Dairy Dip category. This 6 ingredient, vegetarian and gluten free dish is sure to be your family’s new favorite! Perfect served as an appetizer all on their own or as a side next to a ham or roasted chicken, these twice stuffed potatoes can easily be made ahead if needed. Good Foods Spinach Artichoke Parmesan Dip is the perfect creamy base for these delicious potatoes but if you happen to have any creamy dip leftover from the holidays, that will work perfectly as a sub (hello, French Onion potatoes!)

 Jalapeno, Spinach and Artichoke Twice Baked Potatoes

6 small russet potatoes (1 ½ pounds total)

1 ½ teaspoons olive oil

½ cup Good Foods Spinach Artichoke Parmesan Dip

2 Tablespoons mild pickled jalapenos, diced 

1 teaspoon cajun seasoning

1 Tablespoon minced chives

Heat the oven to 350 F.

Scrub the potatoes under running water to remove dirt and prick each potato in several places with a fork. 

Rub each of the potatoes lightly with olive oil and place the potatoes directly on an oven rack in the center of the oven. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and a fork will easily pierce the largest potato when inserted into the center. Remove the potatoes from the oven and raise the temperature to 400 F.

When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them in half lengthwise and scoop the centers out, leaving a small rim around the skins still intact. Mash the scooped potato centers in a small mixing bowl until smooth and then stir in the Good Foods Spinach Artichoke Parmesan Dip, pickled jalapenos and cajun seasoning. Spoon the mixture back into the shells and place on a small baking sheet.

Place the potatoes in the oven for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned and warmed all the way through. Sprinkle with chives and serve immediately.

Serves 6 as an appetizer, 4 as a side dish