How to Make Stuffed Salsa Verde Potatoes with Leftover Turkey - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious way to use up leftover turkey from your holiday feast? Look no further than these Stuffed Salsa Verde Potatoes with Leftover Turkey. This recipe takes ordinary baked potatoes to a whole new level with the addition of tangy salsa verde, gooey cheese, and savory turkey. Whether you're hosting a casual dinner or want to pack a flavorful lunch, these stuffed potatoes are sure to be a hit with family and friends.

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Ingredients

  • 4 medium potatoes
  • ¾ cup shredded or cubed cooked turkey
  • ¾ cup green salsa
  • 1 lightly packed fresh cilantro (leaves and tender stems)
  • ½ cup sour cream, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoons shredded Mexican cheese blend, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 stuffed potatoes

  • Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Prick potatoes several times with a fork and place onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly; leave oven on.
  • Mix turkey, salsa, and chile pepper together in a bowl.
  • Make a slice in the top of each potato and scoop out the inside. Place in a bowl and mash. Add turkey-salsa mixture, sour cream, cream cheese, butter, salt, and pepper; mix to desired consistency. Fill potatoes with mixture and sprinkle Mexican cheese on top.
  • Return to the oven and bake until heated through, about 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    392 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 62mg
    • Sodium: 304mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 58mg
    • Calcium: 75mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1063mg