Heart-Healthy Loaded Baked Potato
Indulge in the comforting goodness of a classic baked potato with a wholesome twist in this **Heart-Healthy Loaded Baked Potato** recipe! This satisfying dish swaps the traditional heavy toppings for better-for-you ingredients like creamy fat-free Greek yogurt, reduced-fat cheddar cheese, and crispy turkey bacon. Perfectly baked Russet potatoes are the ultimate vessel for this flavor-packed creation, enhanced with a sprinkle of savory spices and fresh green onions. Ready in just over an hour, this nutrient-rich meal is ideal for a hearty dinner or a crowd-pleasing side dish. Whether you're watching your cholesterol or simply looking for a guilt-free indulgence, this recipe delivers big on flavor without compromising your health goals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 Large Russet potatoes
- 2 teaspoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Fat-free Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup Chopped green onions
- 0.75 cup Shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 4 slices Turkey bacon
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Thoroughly wash and scrub the potatoes to remove any dirt, then dry them with a clean kitchen towel.
Using a fork, poke holes all around each potato to allow steam to escape during baking.
Rub each potato with olive oil and place them directly on the oven rack. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
While the potatoes are baking, cook the turkey bacon in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then crumble into small pieces.
Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and place on a cutting board. Let them cool for 5 minutes.
Carefully slice each potato lengthwise to create an opening, being cautious not to cut all the way through the potato.
Gently fluff the inside of the potato with a fork, then add a heaping tablespoon of Greek yogurt into each potato, mixing slightly to combine.
Top each potato with the turkey bacon pieces, chopped green onions, shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, freshly ground black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Return the potatoes to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.4 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.4 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 129 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 1638 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 282.3 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.4 g | 126% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.4 g | ||
| Protein | 96.0 g | 192% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1195 mg | 92% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 7534 mg | 160% | |
*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.
