Carrot Potato Boats

Elevate your side dish game with these delightful Carrot Potato Boats, a comforting blend of creamy mashed potatoes and subtly sweet carrot puree, all nestled in a perfectly baked russet potato shell. This creative twist on twice-baked potatoes combines smooth cream cheese, melted cheddar, and a hint of garlic and paprika for a rich, flavorful filling that’s both hearty and wholesome. Topped with bubbly cheddar and a sprinkle of fresh chives, these potato boats are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Perfect for family dinners, holiday spreads, or a fun vegetarian main course, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. With its balance of savory and sweet flavors, Carrot Potato Boats are destined to become your new comfort food favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes
• 2 medium carrots
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chives, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Wash the potatoes thoroughly and poke each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape. Place them on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until tender.

Step 3

While the potatoes are baking, peel the carrots and chop them into small chunks. Steam or boil the carrots for 10-12 minutes until soft, then mash them into a smooth puree using a fork or blender.

Step 4

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the carrot puree, cream cheese, milk, garlic powder, paprika, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and heated through. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 5

Once the potatoes are done, carefully slice each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the insides of the potatoes, leaving about 1/4 inch of the flesh to form a sturdy shell. Place the scooped-out potato flesh in a bowl.

Step 6

Mash the potato flesh until smooth. Mix it with the prepared carrot filling and stir well to combine.

Step 7

Spoon the filling mixture back into the potato shells, heaping it slightly. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 8

Return the filled potato boats to the baking sheet and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 9

Garnish with chopped chives and serve warm. Enjoy your delicious Carrot Potato Boats!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1558.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2104.1

Total Fat 82.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 251.7mg	0%
Sodium 3666.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 286.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.4g	0%
Total Sugars 23.1g
Protein 67.7g	0%

Vitamin D 43.7IU	0%
Calcium 1112.0mg	0%
Iron 15.9mg	0%
Potassium 7420.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.3%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 53.1%