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A comfort food classic gets a summer time twist with these Caprese Twice Baked Potatoes. They are loaded with pesto, mozzarella, tomatoes and fresh basil.
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Caprese Twice Baked Potatoes

A comfort food classic gets a summer time twist with these Caprese Twice Baked Potatoes. They are loaded with pesto, mozzarella, tomatoes and fresh basil.
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword caprese, cheese, potatoes, twice baked potatoes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • avocado oil
  • salt
  • 4 medium russet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 14 cup prepared pesto
  • salt to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup quartered grape tomatoes
  • basil for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat grill for indirect heat to 400 degrees.
  • Rinse and dry potatoes. Rub with avocado oil and sprinkle with salt.
  • Cook potatoes on preheated grill 45 - 60 minutes or until fork tender.
  • Remove potatoes from grill, cut in half lengthwise. Scoop potato flesh into a bowl and mash. Combine with butter, milk, pesto and salt. Mix well.
  • Spoon filling back into potato skins. Divide mozzarella and tomatoes evenly on top of potatoes.
  • Cook potatoes on grill 5 - 10 minutes or until cheese has melted and started to bubble. Remove from grill, sprinkle with basil and serve.

Notes

Enjoy!