Vegan Baked Potato with Bacon
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Vegan Baked Potato with Bacon recipe—a plant-based twist on a hearty classic! Featuring perfectly oven-baked russet potatoes with crispy skins and fluffy insides, these spuds are loaded with smoky vegan bacon, rich vegan butter, and a sprinkle of savory nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor boost. Topped with a dollop of tangy vegan sour cream and fresh chives, every bite is an irresistible medley of creamy, crispy, and savory goodness. Whether you're serving it as a main dish, a side, or a meal-prep favorite, this easy recipe is a satisfying choice for vegans and non-vegans alike. Ready in just over an hour, it's a wholesome, dairy-free, and meat-free spin on a comforting classic that everyone will love!
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Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices vegan bacon strips
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 0.5 cup vegan sour cream
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt. Use a fork to prick each potato several times to allow steam to escape during baking.
Step 3
Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper. Place them directly on the oven rack and bake for about 60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 4
While the potatoes are baking, prepare the vegan bacon according to package instructions. Typically, this will involve frying them in a pan for about 5-7 minutes until crispy. Once cooked, chop the bacon into small pieces.
Step 5
Once the potatoes are baked, remove them from the oven and carefully slice them open lengthwise to create a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Step 6
Add a half tablespoon of vegan butter to each potato and gently fluff the potato insides with a fork.
Step 7
Divide the chopped vegan bacon among the potatoes, then sprinkle with nutritional yeast.
Step 8
Top each potato with a spoonful of vegan sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped chives.
Step 9
Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your hearty vegan baked potato meal!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1515.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2385.2 |
| Total Fat 102.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 24.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5163.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 292.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 31.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.9g | |
| Protein 60.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 308.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 20.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 7385.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories