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Beans and Cream Cheese Potatoes for kids recipe | Indian style potatoes with baked beans and cheese stuffing |
Tarla Dalal
10 July, 2014
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Beans and Cream Cheese Potatoes for kids recipe | Indian style potatoes with baked beans and cheese stuffing |
Beans and Cream Cheese Potatoes: A Kid-Friendly Indian Delight
This Beans and Cream Cheese Potatoes recipe is a fantastic, kid-friendly dish that beautifully marries the comforting familiarity of Indian-style potatoes with a delightful twist of baked beans and creamy cheese. It's a clever way to introduce new textures and flavors to children, offering a nutritious and appealing snack or light meal. The use of boiled potatoes forms a soft, yielding base, creating the perfect vessel for the vibrant fillings. This dish promises to be a hit, providing a wholesome option that's both easy to prepare and enjoyable for young palates.
Crafting the Flavorful Fillings
The magic of this recipe lies in its two distinct yet complementary fillings. The bean topping is a savory blend, starting with butter-sautéed finely chopped onion for a mild base. Baked beans, chilli powder, tomato ketchup, and salt are then added, creating a slightly sweet, tangy, and subtly spiced mixture that kids will adore. This vibrant topping offers a burst of flavor and a soft texture. The second element, the cream cheese mixture, is a smooth, luscious blend of whisked curds (dahi), fresh cream, and grated processed cheese, seasoned with salt. This creamy component adds richness and a delightful mouthfeel, balancing the tang of the beans.
Simple Preparation for Busy Parents
Preparing this dish is wonderfully straightforward, making it an ideal option for busy parents. You begin by simply boiling the unpeeled potatoes, which not only saves time but also retains more nutrients. Once cooked, each potato is cut horizontally into two halves, and a slight depression is scooped out to accommodate the fillings. The bean topping is quickly prepared by sautéing onions in butter, then simmering with the remaining ingredients. Similarly, the cream cheese mixture is a simple combination of whisked ingredients. The ease of preparation ensures that a delicious and healthy snack is always within reach.
Assembling and Serving Your Kid-Friendly Creation
The final assembly is where these simple ingredients transform into an appealing dish. Each potato half is generously filled with a portion of the warm bean topping, creating a colorful and inviting base. A generous dollop of cream cheese mixture is then placed over the beans, adding a creamy contrast. To finish, a fresh sprig of coriander (dhania) serves as a vibrant garnish, adding a touch of freshness and visual appeal. These Beans and Cream Cheese Potatoes are best served immediately, allowing the warmth of the potatoes and beans to slightly soften the creamy cheese, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
Handy Tips for the Perfect Dish
For the best results, a few handy tips can elevate this simple recipe. Boiling the potatoes in salted water is crucial; this ensures the potato base itself isn't bland and complements the flavorful toppings. If your child prefers, you can easily peel the potatoes before boiling, adapting the recipe to their preference without compromising on taste. This recipe's flexibility, combined with its delicious flavor and ease of preparation, makes it a reliable choice for a wholesome and kid-approved treat.
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
3 Mins
Total Time
13 Mins
Makes
8 pieces
Ingredients
For The Potatoes
4 boiled potato (unpeeled)
For The Bean Topping
3/4 cup baked beans
1 tbsp butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 tsp chilli powder
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
salt to taste
To Be Mixed Together For Cream Cheese
1/2 cup whisked curds (dahi)
1 tbsp fresh cream
1/4 cup grated processed cheese
salt to taste
For The Garnish
a sprig of coriander (dhania)
Method
For the potatoes
- Cut each potato horizontally into two.
- Scoop the potato halves a little so that a slight depression is formed for the filling. Keep aside.
For the bean topping
- Heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the baked beans, chilli powder, tomato ketchup and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Divide the topping into 8 equal portions and keep aside.
How to proceed
- Fill each potato halve with a portion of the bean topping and a dollop of cream cheese over it.
- Serve immediately garnished with a sprig of coriander.
Handy tips:
- Boil the potatoes in salted water so they do not taste bland.
- If your child doesn’t like the potato skin you can always peel the potatoes and follow the recipe.
Beans and Cream Cheese Potatoes recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 104 cal |
| Protein | 3.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15.6 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 3.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 8.3 mg |
| Sodium | 187.8 mg |
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loves cooking
Sept. 7, 2021, 3:50 p.m.
Very yummy, the dollop of cream cheese on top adds to the overall taste. Protein rich rajma balances the carbohydrates of the potatoes.
Yummy
Nov. 14, 2020, 12:28 p.m.
Vinita_Raj
July 3, 2020, 9:20 a.m.
My daughter loved this and has now asked for it in her lunch box. Baked jacket potatoes filled with baked beans and topped with grated cheese.
shreya_the foodie
May 25, 2020, 10:18 p.m.
hugely elaborate recipe but kids really love it! its very tasty and the ingredients make sure, health and nutrition is taken care of.
Mahima Shah
May 2, 2013, 6:54 p.m.
Mummy ne mere collage friends ke party ke liye yeh snacks banaya. Friends aur muje kub pasand ayya. Mummy ne bataya ki TarlaDalal.com ke dish hai yeh. friends ne yeh recipe ki printout bhi mummy se lee. Really!!! it is very wonderful potato recipe for party time.
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