Heart-Healthy Baked Potato with Cheese and Bacon
Indulge guilt-free with this *Heart-Healthy Baked Potato with Cheese and Bacon*, a lighter twist on a comfort-food classic. Packed with flavor and nutritious ingredients, this satisfying recipe features tender, oven-baked Russet potatoes rubbed with olive oil and a touch of seasoning for the perfect crispy skin. The warm, fluffy centers are loaded with reduced-fat cheddar cheese, tangy fat-free Greek yogurt, crispy turkey bacon, and a sprinkle of fresh chives for a vibrant finish. Ready in just over an hour with minimal prep, this wholesome dish is high in protein, low in saturated fat, and so delicious you’ll never miss the traditional version. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a hearty meal side, it’s proof that heart-smart cooking can be indulgent!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Scrub the potatoes under running water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
Rub each potato lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
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.
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.
Once the potatoes are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
Cut a slit down the center of each potato and use a fork to fluff the insides.
Top each potato with 1/4 cup of reduced-fat cheddar cheese while the potato is still hot so the cheese melts.
Add a tablespoon of fat-free Greek yogurt on each potato, followed by crumbled turkey bacon and a sprinkle of chopped chives.
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy baked potato!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1491 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.5 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.4 g | 107% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 156 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 2936 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 163.4 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 75.1 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1137 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 4470 mg | 95% | |
*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.
