Heart-Healthy Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Bacon
Transform your comfort food cravings into a nourishing delight with this Heart-Healthy Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Bacon recipe. Made with naturally buttery Yukon Gold potatoes, these mashed potatoes achieve their velvety texture with the wholesome richness of Greek yogurt and a splash of low-sodium chicken broth, offering a lighter twist on traditional recipes. Crispy turkey bacon lends a smoky, savory element without the extra fat, while olive oil enhances the dish with healthy fats. Freshly chopped chives add a burst of color and mild oniony flavor, making every bite irresistible. Ready in just 40 minutes, this guilt-free indulgence is perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday spreads. Plus, with key ingredients like turkey bacon and olive oil, it’s a heart-healthy way to enjoy the classic comfort of creamy mashed potatoes.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Peel and cube the Yukon Gold potatoes into roughly 1-inch pieces for even cooking.
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.
Cook the potatoes until they are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes.
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.
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Allow the residual heat to evaporate excess moisture.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, low-sodium chicken broth, and Greek yogurt to the potatoes.
Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or fork until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency by adding more broth if needed.
Season with salt and black pepper. Stir in the crumbled turkey bacon and finely chopped fresh chives.
Serve the mashed potatoes warm with an extra sprinkle of chives on top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1402 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.3 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 2261 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 218.9 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.1 g | ||
| Protein | 47.3 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 326 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 5454 mg | 116% | |
*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.
