Paleo Cheesy Baked Potatoes

Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of Paleo Cheesy Baked Potatoes—a guilt-free comfort food makeover! This dairy-free recipe swaps traditional cheese for a velvety cauliflower “cheese” sauce made with coconut milk and nutritional yeast, delivering a luscious, cheesy flavor that’s 100% paleo-friendly. Hearty russet potatoes are baked to perfection, then filled with a savory mashed blend of potato and cauliflower, spiced with garlic powder and a touch of black pepper. Topped with crispy crumbled bacon and fresh green onions, these baked potatoes strike the perfect balance between indulgence and healthy eating. Ideal for weeknight dinners or as a show-stopping side dish, these loaded potatoes are easy to make and sure to satisfy every craving.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes
• 1 head cauliflower florets
• 0.5 cup coconut milk
• 0.25 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Thoroughly scrub the russet potatoes and pierce each with a fork several times. Rub them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place them directly on the oven rack. Bake for 45-50 minutes until tender.

Step 3

While the potatoes are baking, prepare the cauliflower cheese sauce. Steam the cauliflower florets until fork-tender, about 10 minutes.

Step 4

In a blender or food processor, combine the steamed cauliflower, coconut milk, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and sea salt. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 5

Remove the baked potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly. Slice each potato lengthwise and gently scoop out most of the flesh into a mixing bowl, leaving a thin layer around the shell to maintain its structure.

Step 6

Add the cauliflower cheese sauce to the potato flesh in the mixing bowl and mash together until well combined. Stir in the black pepper.

Step 7

Refill the potato shells with the mashed mixture. Top with crumbled bacon and chopped green onions.

Step 8

Place the stuffed potatoes on a baking sheet and return to the oven for 10 minutes to heat through and allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Serve the Paleo Cheesy Baked Potatoes warm, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2306.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1961.3

Total Fat 55.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 66mg	0%
Sodium 2488.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 303.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 45.1g	0%
Total Sugars 28.9g
Protein 68.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 282.3mg	0%
Iron 14.9mg	0%
Potassium 8787.2mg	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: 25.2%

Protein: 13.8%

Carbs: 61.1%