"Savor the comforting taste of classic twice-baked potatoes, reimagined for a healthier lifestyle. Fluffy potato flesh is whipped with a touch of creamy milk, tangy sour cream, and savory lean bacon bits, then perfectly seasoned and nestled back into its crispy skin. Topped with a sprinkle of sharp cheddar and fresh green onions, this dish delivers all the flavor with less richness, making it a satisfying and guilt-free indulgence."
Why it's Healthy
This version significantly reduces the overall fat content by using leaner bacon, less butter, sour cream, and cheddar cheese. While retaining the beloved savory and creamy texture, the smaller portions of high-fat ingredients and increased use of fresh green onions help create a lighter, more calorie-conscious dish without sacrificing flavor, making it a more balanced comfort food option.
Ingredients
Nutrition Facts
Detailed Breakdown
| Item | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sugar | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato | 24.6g | 209.6g | 1.1g | 9.2g | 26.4g |
| Bacon | 7.4g | 0.1g | 25.2g | 0.1g | 0.0g |
| Cheddar Cheese | 24.9g | 1.3g | 33.1g | 0.5g | 0.0g |
| Milk | 2.6g | 3.8g | 2.6g | 3.8g | 0.0g |
| Sour Cream | 1.5g | 1.9g | 11.4g | 1.9g | 0.0g |
| Butter | 0.2g | 0.0g | 16.2g | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| green onion (scallion) | 1.1g | 4.4g | 0.2g | 1.4g | 1.7g |
| Salt | 0.0g | 0.0g | 0.0g | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Black Pepper | 0.2g | 1.3g | 0.1g | 0.0g | 0.5g |
| Olive oil | 0.0g | 0.0g | 15.0g | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 390°F. Wash and thoroughly dry the four large potatoes. Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Rub the skins lightly with 1 tbsp of olive oil and sprinkle with ¼ tsp of salt. Place potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 60-75 minutes, or until fork-tender.
- 2
While potatoes bake, cook the 2.1 oz of bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain any excess fat, then crumble the bacon into small pieces. Set aside half of the crumbled bacon for garnish.
- 3
Once the potatoes are cooked, remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly until easy to handle. Slice each potato in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out the cooked potato flesh into a large mixing bowl, leaving about a ¼ inch border of potato intact within each skin to create sturdy shells.
- 4
To the scooped potato flesh, add 0.7 oz of butter, ¼ cup of sour cream, ⅓ cup of milk, ½ tsp of salt, and ¾ tsp of black pepper. Mash the mixture until light and fluffy.
- 5
Stir in half (1.78 oz) of the shredded cheddar cheese, the remaining half of the crumbled bacon, and 1.4 oz of the chopped green onions into the potato mixture.
- 6
Spoon the potato filling back into the hollowed-out potato skins, mounding it slightly. Sprinkle the remaining 1.78 oz of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of each stuffed potato.
- 7
Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown, and the filling is heated through.
- 8
Remove from the oven. Garnish with the reserved crumbled bacon and the remaining 0.7 oz of fresh chopped green onions before serving immediately.
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