Heart-Healthy Cheesy Stuffed Potatoes

Elevate your comfort food game with these Heart-Healthy Cheesy Stuffed Potatoes, a guilt-free twist on a classic family favorite. Perfectly baked large potatoes are scooped and filled with a creamy mixture of low-fat Greek yogurt, reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, and tender steamed broccoli, delivering a wholesome combination of indulgence and nutrition. Enhanced with a touch of fresh chives and garlic powder, these stuffed potatoes pack flavor without compromising your health goals. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe is ideal for a satisfying weeknight dinner or an impressive side dish. Plus, with their golden, cheesy topping and comforting appeal, these stuffed potatoes are a delicious way to sneak more veggies into your diet.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Large baking potatoes
• 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup Low-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 cup Reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons Fresh chives, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Broccoli, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Thoroughly wash and scrub the potatoes. Pat them dry with a clean towel.

Step 3

Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Rub each with a little olive oil and a pinch of salt.

Step 4

Place potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.

Step 5

While the potatoes bake, steam or microwave the broccoli until tender, then set aside.

Step 6

Once baked, remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly, for about 5 minutes.

Step 7

Carefully slice the top third off each potato and scoop out the insides into a medium-sized mixing bowl, leaving about a 1/4-inch thick shell.

Step 8

Add the Greek yogurt, half of the shredded cheese, chopped chives, garlic powder, pepper, and the remaining salt to the bowl with the potato insides. Mash until smooth and creamy.

Step 9

Fold in the steamed broccoli gently to combine.

Step 10

Refill each potato shell with the mashed potato mixture, mounding it slightly on top. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the stuffed potatoes.

Step 11

Place the stuffed potatoes on a baking sheet and return to the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Step 12

Garnish with additional chopped chives if desired and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1669.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1847.8

Total Fat 46.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 89.4mg	0%
Sodium 1502.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 293.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.8g	0%
Total Sugars 41.8g
Protein 80.9g	0%

Vitamin D 112.2IU	0%
Calcium 1186.7mg	0%
Iron 12.0mg	0%
Potassium 7112.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.7%

Protein: 16.9%

Carbs: 61.4%