Twice-Baked Potatoes with Harissa-Spiced Baked Beans recipe

Twice-Baked Potatoes with Harissa-Spiced Baked Beans

by Diana Opoti (@dianaopotieats)
Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
1hr 15min
Total Time
1hr 35min

A hearty and flavorful dish featuring twice-baked potatoes topped with harissa-spiced baked beans.

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 stuffed potato)

For the Potatoes

  • 4
    baking potatoes
  • 2tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1/2cup
    cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2tbsp
    chopped chives
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the Harissa-Spiced Baked Beans

  • 1tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1
    small onion, finely chopped
  • 2clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2tbsp
    harissa paste
  • 1can
    baked beans
  • 1can
    crushed tomatoes
  • 1tsp
    smoked paprika
  • 1tsp
    cumin powder
  • 1/2tsp
    chili flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste

How to make Twice-Baked Potatoes with Harissa-Spiced Baked Beans

Bake the Potatoes

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

  2. Scrub the potatoes clean, prick them with a fork, rub with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt.

  3. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until tender.

  4. Let the potatoes cool slightly, then slice off the tops and scoop out the flesh into a bowl, leaving a sturdy shell.

Prepare the Harissa-Spiced Baked Beans

  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.

  2. Stir in harissa paste, smoked paprika, cumin, and chili flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes.

    Step 2.1: Stir in harissa paste, smoked paprika, cumin, and chili flakes
  3. Add baked beans and crushed tomatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

    Step 2.1: Add baked beans and crushed tomatoes
    Step 2.2: Add baked beans and crushed tomatoes

Make the Potato Filling

  1. Mash the scooped-out potato flesh with cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.

    Step 3.1: Mash the scooped-out potato flesh with cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper
  2. Spoon the mashed mixture back into the potato shells.

    Step 3.1: Spoon the mashed mixture back into the potato shells

Twice-Bake the Potatoes

  1. Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the tops are golden and crispy.

Assemble and Serve

  1. Spoon the harissa-spiced baked beans generously over the twice-baked potatoes.

  2. Garnish with chopped chives if desired and serve hot.

Tips & Tricks

  1. For extra flavor, try adding a sprinkle of smoked paprika on top of the potatoes before the second bake.