Healthier Ultimate Twice-Baked Potatoes

Potato Side Dish - Side Dish

I love these in a restaurant so when I make them at home I try to make them a little healthier.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 1hr15 mins

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Healthier Ultimate Twice-Baked Potatoes

Ingredients

4 large baking potatoes

8 slices bacon

1 cup light sour cream

½ cup nonfat milk

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

4 green onions

sliced

½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

4 green onions

sliced

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake potatoes in preheated oven until easily pierced with a fork about 1 hour. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Do not turn off oven.

Step 3

Meanwhile cook bacon in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned. Drain crumble and set aside.

Step 4

Slice potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop flesh into a large bowl; save skins. Mix in sour cream milk salt pepper 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and half the green onions into potato flesh. Blend with a hand mixer until creamy. Spoon potato mixture into potato skins. Top each with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese 4 sliced green onions and bacon.

Step 5

Bake in oven until filling is hot and cheese is melted about 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Healthier Ultimate Twice-Baked Potatoes

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 299.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12.3g 25%

Carbohydrates: 35.8g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 4.5g 18%

Sugars: 2.7g

Fat: 12.3g 19%

Saturated Fat: 6.6g 33%

Cholesterol: 37mg 12%

Vitamin A Iu: 442.3IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.6mg 43%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 38%

Vitamin C: 39.5mg 66%

Folate: 46mcg 12%

Calcium: 187mg 19%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 57.4mg 21%

Potassium: 948.1mg 27%

Sodium: 476.2mg 19%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 25%

Calories From Fat: 111

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.