Tuna Stuffed Potato Skins: A Creative Twist on a Classic
Imagine a dish that combines the comfort of a diner-style tuna melt with the crispy, golden goodness of a loaded potato skin. Sounds too good to be true? Think again! Our tuna stuffed potato skins are an innovative take on a classic recipe, featuring a trio of textures and flavors that will leave you wanting more.
Selecting the Perfect Potatoes
When choosing potatoes for this recipe, look for 5-pound bags, which tend to have smaller, more uniform spuds. Avoid green-spotted or sprouted potatoes, as they contain bitter toxins like solanine. With the right potatoes in hand, you’re ready to get started!
Prepping the Tuna Salad
Before you begin, prepare your tuna salad according to your favorite recipe. You’ll need about 1 1/2 cups for this recipe. Don’t forget to set aside the scooped-out potato flesh for future use in mashed potato cakes, gnocchi, or potato soup.
Baking and Broiling the Potatoes
Preheat your oven to 400°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Pierce each potato several times with a fork or sharp knife, then bake directly on the oven rack for about 50 minutes, or until the skins are crisp and easily pierced with a knife. Let them cool for 10 minutes before slicing in half lengthwise and scooping out the flesh.
Assembling the Skins
Brush the insides of the potatoes with melted butter and season with salt and pepper. Flip them over, brush the skin sides with butter, and season again. Arrange the potato halves skin-side up on a baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the butter foams and the skins start to crisp. Flip them over and broil for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the top edges just start to brown.
Adding the Tuna Salad and Cheese
Divide the tuna salad evenly among the skins, then sprinkle each with shredded provolone or cheddar cheese. Place them under the broiler and cook until the tuna is warmed through and the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 4-5 minutes. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Yield and Difficulty
This recipe yields 16 potato skins and has an easy difficulty level. Total prep and cooking time is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
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