Paleo Baked Potato with Bacon
Transform a classic comfort food into a wholesome, Paleo-friendly delight with this irresistible Paleo Baked Potato with Bacon recipe. Featuring tender, oven-baked large russet potatoes rubbed with olive oil and sea salt, these potatoes are topped with crispy, thick-cut bacon crumbles, fresh chives, and green onions for an unbeatable combination of flavors. With just 15 minutes of prep and simple steps, this recipe brings out the natural richness of the ingredients while keeping it grain-free and dairy-free. Perfect as a satisfying weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing side dish, this dish strikes the perfect balance of indulgence and health-conscious eating. Whether you're following a Paleo lifestyle or looking for a new twist on a beloved classic, these loaded baked potatoes are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Large russet potatoes
- 8 slices Thick-cut bacon
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives
- 3 stalks Green onions
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly, then dry them with a clean towel.
Prick each potato with a fork multiple times all over to allow steam to escape during cooking.
Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for about 60 minutes or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
While the potatoes are baking, place the bacon slices in a single layer in a cold skillet.
Cook over medium heat until the bacon is crispy, about 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Once cooked, transfer the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain excess fat, then crumble into small pieces.
Chop the chives and slice the green onions finely for garnish.
Once the potatoes are done, let them cool for a few minutes.
Cut each potato lengthwise in the center, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Gently squeeze the ends to open them up, flaking the insides with a fork.
Season the inside of the potatoes with a sprinkle of black pepper.
Top each potato with crumbled bacon, chopped chives, and sliced green onions.
Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your Paleo-friendly meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1455 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.2 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.7 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 86 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 4098 mg | 178% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.8 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 34.3 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 111 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 4055 mg | 86% | |
*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.
