This delicious and easy-to-make Cheesy Baked Potato dish from Toddler Recipes Australia is a great way to get your toddler to eat their veggies. Packed with protein and iron, these cheesy potatoes are perfect for picky eaters and will get them to eat all of their greens. With a cheesy topping, toddlers won’t be able to get enough of these scrumptious potatoes. Serve them as a side for dinner tonight and watch your toddler munch away.

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: Cheese Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Kid-friendly
• Calories: 225 kcal
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 41 g
• Fats: 5 g
• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 Large russet potatoes
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup of whole milk
• 4 ounces of grated cheddar cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
• Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Wash and dry the potatoes, then prick them all over with a fork.
3. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake for about 45 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife.
5. Let the potatoes cool enough to handle and cut each potato in half lengthwise.
6. Carefully scoop out the insides of each potato, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato in the skin.
7. Place the potato skins back on the baking sheet.
8. Place the scooped potato in a large bowl and mash it with a fork or potato masher.
9. Add in the butter, milk, grated cheddar cheese, and garlic powder.
10. Mix until all the ingredients are combined.
11. Spoon the mixture into the potato skins and sprinkle with additional cheese.
12. Bake in the oven for an additional 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the potatoes are heated through.
13. Let cool slightly and garnish with parsley and cheese, if desired.

Recommended Sides

• Roasted vegetables (eg., carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower)
• Creamed corn
• Salad (eg., spinach with cranberries, walnuts, and balsamic dressing)
• Baked beans

Ready to enjoy with your little ones? Here’s a punny joke to get the dinner conversation going: What did the potato say when it hiccuped? “Woops, there I tuber!