Caprese Stuffed Baked Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- Sea Salt
- 8 small to medium potatoes, washed and dried
- 1 large bunch of Basil leaves
- 4-5 oz of Sun-Dried or Roasted Tomatoes in Oil, chopped
- 10 oz Fresh Mozzarella, chopped
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 438g | |
| Calories 1418 | |
| Calories from Fat 827 | 58% |
| Total Fat 94.15g | 118% |
| Saturated Fat 41.56g | 166% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 224mg | 75% |
| Sodium 4451mg | 185% |
| Potassium 4589mg | 131% |
| Total Carbs 77.36g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.7g | 52% |
| Sugars 50.88g | 34% |
| Protein 80.86g | 129% |
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