Loaded Baked Potatoes with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Delight
A delicious recipe for loaded baked potatoes topped with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cooked turkey bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub the potatoes and poke holes in them with a fork.
- Bake the potatoes for 45-60 minutes until fork-tender.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Slice each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the flesh.
- In a bowl, mix the scooped potato with cheese, sour cream, turkey bacon, green onions, salt, and pepper.
- Fill the potato skins with the mixture and top with extra cheese.
- Return to the oven for 10 minutes until cheese is melted.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add garlic powder to the potato filling.
- Use different toppings like jalapenos or diced tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg