Heart-Healthy Baked Potato with Bacon
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Heart-Healthy Baked Potato with Bacon, a guilt-free twist on a comforting classic! Featuring fluffy russet potatoes baked to crispy perfection, this recipe swaps traditional bacon for lean turkey bacon, keeping it low in saturated fat without sacrificing flavor. A dollop of creamy plain Greek yogurt replaces sour cream, offering a protein-packed alternative, while a sprinkle of low-fat cheddar cheese and fresh herbs like chives and parsley add vibrant, wholesome touches. Perfectly seasoned with olive oil, salt, and pepper, this dish is as nutritious as it is satisfying. Ready in just over an hour, it’s an easy, family-friendly recipe that delivers indulgent taste with heart-healthy benefits.
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Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup grated low-fat cheddar cheese
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
Wash and scrub the potatoes under running water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
Step 3
Pierce each potato a few times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
Step 4
Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
Step 5
Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 50 to 60 minutes, or until tender and the skin is crispy.
Step 6
While the potatoes are baking, cook the turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Once cooked, transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess fat, then crumble the bacon into smaller pieces.
Step 7
Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
Step 8
Cut a slit lengthwise across the top of each potato, then gently squeeze the ends to open them up.
Step 9
Spoon a quarter of the Greek yogurt into each potato, followed by a sprinkling of black pepper.
Step 10
Top each potato with crumbled turkey bacon, grated cheddar cheese, chopped chives, and parsley.
Step 11
Serve immediately while the potatoes are still warm and the cheese is melty. Enjoy your heart-healthy meal!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1882.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1877.0 |
| Total Fat 43.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 13.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g | |
| Cholesterol 145.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3096.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 272.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 32.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.6g | |
| Protein 94.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 43.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 958.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 7433.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories