Today’s food fun takes the form of Potato Boats! Hollowed out baked potatoes hold their precious cargo of…whatever fresh or pantry garnishes you have on hand. Set up a loading dock of options for the kids, and let them have some fun!
What are Potato Boats?
This is a fun, kid-friendly recipe where baked russet potatoes are hollowed out. Then, you can let the little ones fill the inside with cheese, meats, veggies, or pantry toppings of their choice. Crispy on the outside and customizable inside, they’re a playful, hands-on meal that turns simple potatoes into creative comfort food.
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Potato Boats, a Kid-Friendly Dinner
Description
A recipe you can get the kids involved with!
Ingredients
- Russet potatoes
- Grated cheddar cheese (or whatever the family’s favorite kind is)
- Sour cream
- Chives, parsley, any available herbs
- Pepperoni, ham, or other meats like shredded chicken
- Fresh veggies (cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, etc)
- Toasted nuts
- Hot sauce or ranch dressing (optional)
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry the number of potatoes you desire to make. Bake them at 450 for approximately 45 minutes, until fork tender.
- Cool the potatoes completely before slicing in half. Scoop out the majority of the potato. You can reserve this for mashed potatoes, potato soup or use filling as an extra topping!
- Top the “potato boats” with the cheese, and bake again on 350, for about 5 minutes. At that point you can top the boots with any favorite pantry ingredients or fresh ingredients you have on hand!
Recipe and Styling by Kelly Kinsey
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