Ingredients

  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cans tuna (10 ounces total), drained
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon mustard (yellow, brown or Dijon)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pickles
  • 1 stalk green onion, sliced
  • 1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Wash the potatoes with cold water, then rub with the oil and kosher salt.
  • Place in the oven, directly on the rack, and bake until soft, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes.
  • Slice the potatoes lengthwise, then scoop out the filling with a spoon and add it to a mixing bowl.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the mixing bowl, then mix thoroughly.
  • A bit of the chopped parsley can be reserved to add to the potatoes when theyre finished.
  • Taste and add salt as needed.
  • Return the potato filling to each potato, creating a mound in each.
  • Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and return to the oven; bake for 15 minutes, then broil until crispy on the top, about 3 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.