Saltbush Stuffed Potatoes with Avocado Salad
Saltbush Stuffed Potatoes are a delicious way to showcase native Australian flavours in a simple, satisfying meal. When paired with an avocado salad, this dish delivers on taste, texture, and nourishment. Best of all, it’s easy to prepare with ingredients you likely have on hand—plus a touch of Terrablendz Bush Salt to bring everything together.
Looking to add native herbs to your kitchen routine? You can buy Terrablendz Bush Salt Seasoning at www.terrablendz.com.au and enjoy the authentic taste of Saltbush in every sprinkle.
Why Try Saltbush Stuffed Potatoes?
If you’re asking “What can I do with Saltbush?”—this is it. Saltbush Stuffed Potatoes are the answer to anyone looking for a simple but flavour-packed meal. With minimal prep and maximum flavour, this recipe brings a native twist to a classic comfort dish.
Saltbush has a savoury, slightly salty profile that enhances vegetables, meats, and baked dishes. Here, it boosts the umami in cheesy, bacon-stuffed potatoes. When paired with crisp salad greens and freeze-dried avocado (Crazy! its like an Avocado Crouton), the result is a balanced meal with earthy depth and refreshing crunch.
Saltbush Stuffed Potatoes with Avocado Salad
You only need a few everyday ingredients to make this recipe. Here's what to gather:
The Goods:
For the Potatoes:
- 4 medium potatoes, halved
- 1 cup grated cheese
- 4 bacon rashers, chopped
- Terrablendz Bush Salt (with Saltbush), to taste
For the Salad:
- 2 cups mixed lettuce
- ½ cup freeze-dried avocado pieces (Thanks Freeze Dried Crunch)
- ½ cup cooked corn kernels
- ½ cucumber, sliced
- ½ red capsicum, diced
Terrablendz Bush Salt is a key ingredient here. It contains Australian Sea Salt and Saltbush, giving the dish a rustic bushland flavour that can’t be matched by ordinary salt blends.
The Process:
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Step 2: Place the halved potatoes cut-side up on a baking tray.
Step 3: Sprinkle with Terrablendz Bush Salt to season.
Step 4: Top each half with chopped bacon and grated cheese.
Step 5: Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Meanwhile, prepare the salad.
In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, freeze-dried avocado, corn, cucumber, and capsicum. Toss gently to mix. Serve the salad alongside the hot, crispy potatoes.
This method keeps prep time low while letting the natural ingredients shine. You’ll get melty, salty bites with every forkful.
Saltbush Stuffed Potatoes: Perfect for Easy Dinners
This dish is perfect for weeknights, weekend barbecues, or relaxed entertaining. It's also ideal if you’re asking “What are good sides for a baked potato with bacon and cheese?” The avocado salad works beautifully, providing contrast in colour, texture, and temperature.
Need to feed a crowd? Simply double the recipe. Saltbush Stuffed Potatoes are filling, affordable, and a definite crowd-pleaser. The salad can also be prepped ahead, making this meal even more convenient.
Where to Buy Saltbush for Cooking
You can purchase premium Dried Saltbush (Atriplex Nummularia) in the Terrablendz Bush Salt (with Saltbush) Seasoning. It's available now at www.terrablendz.com.au. This blend is made from Australian Sea Salt and ground Saltbush, offering a native seasoning that’s perfect for everyday use.
Terrablendz Bush Salt works on roast meats, veggie trays, wedges, eggs, and of course—these Saltbush Stuffed Potatoes. Keep it in your pantry for whenever your meal needs an extra kick of Australian flavour.
Make It Your Own
Feel like customising? Here are some easy ideas:
- Add chopped spring onions or chives for extra zing.
- Swap bacon for mushrooms to make it vegetarian.
- Try sweet potato instead of white potato for added sweetness.
- Add sliced radish or beetroot to the salad for colour and crunch.
No matter how you tweak it, Terrablendz Bush Salt brings the seasoning magic.
A Native Twist on a Classic Favourite
Saltbush Stuffed Potatoes with Avocado Salad is more than just dinner—it’s a flavour journey through Australia’s native ingredients. From the rich saltiness of Saltbush to the vibrant crunch of the salad, every bite offers something special.
This dish is ideal if you're searching for “easy Saltbush recipes,” “how to cook with Saltbush,” or “what to serve with baked potatoes.” It’s simple, satisfying, and uniquely Australian.
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