Gluten Free Baked Potato (dairy free, vegan)
This loaded gluten free Baked Potato recipe is increadily easy to make for any meal or to meal-prep for an easy work lunch on the go. It requires minimal ingredients. These baked potatoes are dairy free and are also gluten free, which makes them perfect for someone on a gluten-free diet or with celiac disease! This easy recipe can be enjoyed as a comforting and satisfying weeknight dinner. The gluten free Baked Potato recipe easily adapts to be a perfect side dish at a holiday meal. It can also be served as a delicious side dish for summer barbecues.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 6 small potatoes
- 1/4 cup unsweetened plant-based milk such as almond or cashew milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garlic powder to taste
- 1/4 cup vegan ranch dressing
- 3 slices vegan bacon crumbled
- 3 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1/4 cup shredded vegan cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and pierce each potato with a fork a few times. Place them directly on the oven rack and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- While the potatoes are baking, prepare the filling. In a bowl, combine plant-based milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, let them cool slightly for a few minutes. Then, carefully cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin border around the skin.
- Place the empty potato skins back on the baking sheet and return to the oven for 7-10 minutes to crisp up.
- Meanwhile, mash the scooped potato flesh with the prepared plant-based milk mixture.
- Remove the potato skins from the oven and fill them evenly with the mashed potato mixture.
- Top with your desired toppings, such as vegan bacon, chives, and vegan cheddar cheese.
- Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until heated through and the desired level of crispness is achieved.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and drizzle with vegan ranch dressing. Top with additional chives if desired.