Heart-Healthy Bacon Cheese Fries
Indulge guilt-free with our Heart-Healthy Bacon Cheese Fries, a flavor-packed twist on a classic comfort food! Made with crispy baked sweet potato fries drizzled in a creamy Greek yogurt and reduced-fat cheddar cheese sauce, this recipe is balanced with crumbled low-sodium turkey bacon for a lighter, savory crunch. Seasoned with garlic and onion powders and garnished with fresh chives, these fries deliver bold flavors without compromising your health goals. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish, they’re baked—not fried—for a healthier alternative. Ready in under 45 minutes, this easy, family-friendly dish is a delicious way to satisfy your cheesy, savory cravings while staying heart-conscious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 slices low-sodium turkey bacon
- 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into strips about 1/4 inch wide to resemble fries.
In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato strips with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and sea salt until evenly coated.
Spread the sweet potato fries in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until the fries are crispy and golden brown.
While the fries are baking, cook the turkey bacon in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5 minutes.
Once cooked, place the bacon on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil, then crumble it into small pieces.
Grate the reduced-fat cheddar cheese, if not pre-shredded.
For the cheese sauce, mix the Greek yogurt thoroughly with shredded cheddar cheese in a small mixing bowl.
When the fries are done, remove them from the oven and sprinkle evenly with crumbled turkey bacon.
Drizzle the cheese sauce over the top of the bacon-covered fries.
Garnish with freshly chopped chives and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1555 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.0 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.6 g | 218% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 2964 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.8 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.0 g | ||
| Protein | 100.2 g | 200% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 2112 mg | 162% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 756 mg | 16% | |
*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.
