Vegan Cheesy Stuffed Potatoes

Elevate your comfort food game with these Vegan Cheesy Stuffed Potatoes, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite! This recipe features fluffy baked russet potatoes filled with a creamy, dairy-free "cheese" made from cashews, nutritional yeast, and almond milk, giving each bite an indulgent, cheesy flavor without any dairy. Wilted spinach and fresh chives add bursts of vibrant color and nutrition, while garlic and onion powder create a savory depth you'll love. Perfect as a hearty main course or a crowd-pleasing side dish, these stuffed potatoes are baked to golden perfection and ready in just over an hour. Whether you're vegan, dairy-free, or simply craving wholesome comfort food, this recipe is a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup cashews
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh chives
• 2 cups spinach

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Wash and dry the potatoes. Rub them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place them directly on the oven rack.

Step 3

Bake the potatoes for 50-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.

Step 4

While the potatoes are baking, place cashews in a bowl and cover with water. Let them soak for at least 15 minutes.

Step 5

Drain the soaked cashews and place them in a blender.

Step 6

Add nutritional yeast, almond milk, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Step 7

In a pan over medium heat, cook the spinach with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil until wilted. Set aside.

Step 8

Once the potatoes are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.

Step 9

Carefully slice each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides, leaving a thin layer of potato flesh to create shells.

Step 10

Place the scooped potato flesh into a mixing bowl. Add the creamy cashew mixture and mash everything together until combined.

Step 11

Fold in the cooked spinach and chopped chives into the mashed potato mixture.

Step 12

Spoon the filling back into each potato shell, mounding it slightly.

Step 13

Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.

Step 14

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2046.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2322.4

Total Fat 93.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2701.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 317.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.8g	0%
Total Sugars 16.4g
Protein 67.0g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 715.8mg	0%
Iron 24.4mg	0%
Potassium 8085.1mg	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: 35.4%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 53.3%