Heart-Healthy Baked Potato with Cheese and Bacon
Indulge in a guilt-free comfort food classic with this Heart-Healthy Baked Potato with Cheese and Bacon. This recipe transforms the traditional loaded baked potato into a nutritious delight, featuring fluffy Russet potatoes baked to perfection and topped with melted reduced-fat cheddar cheese, crispy turkey bacon, and a dollop of creamy fat-free Greek yogurt. The dish is elevated with a light drizzle of olive oil, a hint of black pepper, and a sprinkling of fresh chopped chives for added flavor and freshness. With heart-health-friendly swaps like turkey bacon and healthier cheese, this dish strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and wellness, making it an ideal option for a wholesome weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing side. Ready in just over an hour, this simple yet satisfying recipe will keep everyone coming back for seconds!
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Ingredients
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 2 teaspoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices Turkey bacon
- 0.5 cup Fat-free Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Chives
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Step 2
Scrub the potatoes under running water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Step 3
Pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
Step 4
Rub each potato lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
Step 5
Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the skin feels crisp and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 6
While the potatoes are baking, cook the turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Once cooked, let them cool, then crumble or chop into small pieces.
Step 7
Once the potatoes are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
Step 8
Cut a slit down the center of each potato and use a fork to fluff the insides.
Step 9
Top each potato with 1/4 cup of reduced-fat cheddar cheese while the potato is still hot so the cheese melts.
Step 10
Add a tablespoon of fat-free Greek yogurt on each potato, followed by crumbled turkey bacon and a sprinkle of chopped chives.
Step 11
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy baked potato!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1008.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1490.8 |
| Total Fat 63.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.7g | |
| Cholesterol 155.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2935.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 163.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 14.9g | |
| Protein 75.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 21.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1136.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4470.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories