Applebee's Baja Potato Boats Recipe

Name: Applebee's Baja Potato Boats Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 x tomato minced (1/2 c.); 3 Tbsp. minced Spanish onion; 1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh cilantro; 1 Tbsp. canned jalapeno slices (nacho slices) diced; 1 dsh salt; 1 dsh freshly-grnd black pepper; 3 med russet potatoes Canola oil nonstick cooking spray as needed Salt as needed; 1/3 c. reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese; 1/3 c. reduced-fat Mozzarella cheese; 2 slc Canadian bacon diced (abt 2 tbspns) Fat-free lowfat sour cream Salsa

Servings: persons

1
In a bowl, combine all the Pico De Gallo ingredients to make it.
2
When well combined, place in refrigerator until serving time.
3
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
4
Place potatoes in oven and bake for at least 1 hour or possibly till tender.
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Set aside to cold.
6
When potatoes are sufficiently cooled sufficient to handle, cut through them lengthwise 2 times.
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This should make 3 one-half to three-fourth inch slices.
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You can either throw away the middle slices or possibly save them to make a different potato dish with.
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You should have 2 whole potato skins from each potato now.
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Turn the oven up to 450 degrees.
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Take a spoon and scoop out the inside of the potato skins.
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Be sure to leave around one-fourth of an inch of potato inside each skin.
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Spray the entire potato skin on all sides with a light spray of non stick canola oil.
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Put the skins on a cookie sheet with the cut-side facing up.
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Salt them and bake for 12 to 15 min or possibly till the edges begin to brown.
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In a bowl, combine the cheeses.
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Sprinkle 1 1/2 Tbsp.
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on each potato skin.
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Then sprinkle a tsp.
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of Canadian bacon on top of the cheese which was sprinkled on each skin.
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Top this with a large Tbsp.
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of pico de gallo.
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Then sprinkle each skin with some more cheese.
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Place the skins back into the oven again and baked for 2 to 4 min or possibly till the cheese melts.
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Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them sit for around a minute or possibly so.
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With a knife, slice each one lengthwise.
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Serve warm with lowfat sour cream and salsa on the side.
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This recipe yields 4 servings.

913

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 x tomato minced (1/2 c.), 3 Tbsp. minced Spanish onion, 1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1 Tbsp. canned jalapeno slices (nacho slices) diced, and more.

Yes, Applebee's Baja Potato Boats Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!