The Potato Flight Trend Is Having A Moment — Here Are 3 Stuffed Potato Recipes You’ll Love

by | Aug 27, 2024 | Recipes

If you haven’t caught the #bakedpotatoflight craze yet, it’s time to get on board! TikTok is buzzing over this mouthwatering trend and we’ve got three stuffed baked potato recipes you need to try right now. Created by Naomi Teal, these loaded spuds could cure your hangover, fuel you for the toughest of mornings and power your post-workout recovery. Plus, they’re decadent, delicious — but totally good for you!

The Loaded Breakfast 

This bad boy, with shiitake mushrooms, eggs and asparagus is going to get you going. Shiitake mushrooms are great for its vitamin D and B’s. They also improve energy levels and brain function, reduce inflammation and support your immune system.

Breakfast Stuffed Potatoes

Start your day with this loaded breakfast spud. Packed with shiitake mushrooms, eggs and asparagus, it's the morning boost you need to power through your day.
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Lunch
Servings 1 serving

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium sweet potato
  • 40g shiitake mushrooms (sliced)
  • handful of spinach
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 4 asparagus
  • 2 medium eggs
  • pinch of sea salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Bake the sweet potato at 180° for 45 minutes until completely cooked through, once cooked take out and leave the oven on.
  • Prepare a small pan with water and bring to boil. Whilst the sweet potato is baking gently heat the coconut oil in a pan and  add the mushrooms, salt and pepper and cook on a medium heat for 2-3 minutes, take off the heat and throw in the spinach to slightly wilt.
  • Halve your baked sweet potato and spoon out 3 tbsp from each half (still leaving some sweet potato inside), add the mushroom and spinach and then crack open each egg carefully and put into each potato half.
  • Place on a baking tray and place in the oven, cook for 4 minutes for a medium runny yolk.
  • Whilst they are cooking blanch the asparagus in the pan of boiling water for 3 minutes, aldente preferably, then strain. Plate the loaded potato halves and use the asparagus to dip in your yolks — oh yes!
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The Stuffed Potatoes Hangover Cure

One too many shots last night? Restore those depleted nutrients with essential electrolytes. Cure those greasy fat cravings with healthier fats like cashews and avocado, while protein-rich turkey and black beans give your energy levels a much-needed boost.

Protein-Rich Stuffed Potatoes

Recharge with this nutrient-packed spud. Essential electrolytes, healthy fats from cashews and avocado, plus protein-rich turkey and black beans will restore your energy and curb cravings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Lunch, Side Dish
Servings 1 serving

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sweet potato
  • 125g minced turkey or finely diced breast
  • 8 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tsp garlic finely chopped
  • pinch of chilli powder
  • pinch of smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp brown miso paste
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 50g black beans
  • 3g coriander chopped
  • pinch of salt and pepper

Guacamole

  • ½ avocado
  • ½ lime juiced
  • 3g coriander chopped
  • pinch of salt and pepper
  • fresh red chilli a few thin slices to garnish

Cashew Cream

  • 50g raw cashews
  • ½ tsp tahini
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Soak the cashews in a bowl with boiling water for 20 minutes.
  • Wash then bake the potato at 180°C for 45 minutes until completely cooked through. Whilst the potato is baking, slowly heat the coconut oil in a pan and add the garlic and turkey, gently cook for 5 minutes. Then add the beans, chilli, paprika, vinegar, miso, salt, pepper and cook for a further 10 minutes on a low heat. Take off the heat and add the chopped coriander.
  • Cashew cream: drain the cashews and blend all the ingredients together in a blender or Nutri-bullet until smooth.
  • Guacamole: spoon out the flesh from the avocado and mash it in a small bowl with a fork and then mix in the remaining ingredients.
  • Halve the baked potato, spoon out 2 tbsp from the middle of each half and add it to the beans and tomatoes, combine and spoon back into the skins.
  • Add a generous spoonful of guacamole and cashew cream on top — don’t forget those fresh chilli slices for an extra kick!
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The Post-Workout Fuel 

The potassium in the potato helps to prevent lactic acid build-up, which causes muscle cramps. The quinoa and black beans are essential proteins for muscle repair.

Post-Workout Stuffed Potatoes

Feeling drained after your workout? This stuffed baked potato is your perfect post-exercise snack. Packed with potassium to prevent muscle cramps and quinoa with black beans for essential protein, it’s designed to aid muscle recovery and replenish your energy.
Cook Time 43 minutes
Course Snack
Servings 1 serving

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium baking potato
  • 25g quinoa
  • 3 dried apricot diced
  • 1 hand full fresh parsley
  • ½ hand full fresh mint
  • ¼ red onion finely diced
  • 5 cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ can can black beans rinsed
  • 2 tbsp tomato sauce
  • 2 tsp mayonnaise you can use vegan mayo
  • 1 spring onion diced
  • sproats for topping
  • pinch of sea salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Bake the potato at 180*C for 45 minutes until completely cooked through.
  • Whilst the potato is baking boil the quinoa for 10 – 15 minutes until done, then drain.
  • Finely chop the parsley and the mint and mix with the quinoa along with the apricot, tomatoes, onion, lemon juice, vinegar and olive oil — combine.
  • Halve the potato and and top with the quinoa mixture, some tomato sauce, black beans, mayonnaise, spring onion and sproats.
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Editor-Approved Potato Flight Combos:

Our editors are all in on the potato flight trend and these are the combos we’re currently obsessed with:

Gotlhokwang Angoma-Mzini, Editor: Caramelised onions and mushrooms with finely chopped red, yellow and green peppers, spicy mince and a gooey cheese topping.

Kelleigh Korevaar, Managing Editor: Think disco fries with a twist—spring onion, creamy chilli sauce, mozzarella and maybe a bit of crispy bacon for that extra protein boost.

Michelle October, Features Editor: A mix of chicken mayo, green onion, spinach, chilli flakes and crispy onions on top for crunch.

Chamain van Zyl, Online Editor: Aromat and sour cream on a baked potato, always a win. But to elevate it, try taco-spiced mince, guacamole, sour cream and a fresh salsa salad. Pure bliss!

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