Heart-Healthy Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Bacon

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with a heart-smart twist—our Heart-Healthy Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Bacon. This recipe swaps heavy cream and butter for velvety Greek yogurt and a splash of low-sodium chicken broth, delivering rich, creamy potatoes with fewer calories and less fat. Yukon Gold potatoes provide their naturally buttery flavor, while crispy turkey bacon adds a smoky crunch without compromising your health goals. Fresh chives bring a burst of vibrant flavor, and olive oil ties everything together in a luscious mash that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday spreads. Ready in just 40 minutes and brimming with flavor-packed, wholesome ingredients, this dish proves you don’t need to sacrifice taste for health. Perfect as a side dish, it pairs wonderfully with roasted meats and fresh vegetables.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes
• 4 slices Turkey bacon
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Fresh chives
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel and cube the Yukon Gold potatoes into roughly 1-inch pieces for even cooking.

Step 2

Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Cook the potatoes until they are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes.

Step 4

While the potatoes are cooking, cook the turkey bacon: heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add the turkey bacon slices and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet and crumble them into small pieces once cooled.

Step 5

Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Allow the residual heat to evaporate excess moisture.

Step 6

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, low-sodium chicken broth, and Greek yogurt to the potatoes.

Step 7

Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or fork until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency by adding more broth if needed.

Step 8

Season with salt and black pepper. Stir in the crumbled turkey bacon and finely chopped fresh chives.

Step 9

Serve the mashed potatoes warm with an extra sprinkle of chives on top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1636.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1402.1

Total Fat 41.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.7g
Cholesterol 71.3mg	0%
Sodium 2260.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 218.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.5g	0%
Total Sugars 14.1g
Protein 47.3g	0%

Vitamin D 21.1IU	0%
Calcium 326.4mg	0%
Iron 10.6mg	0%
Potassium 5453.9mg	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: 25.9%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 61.0%