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Healthy Loaded Baked Potatoes
What makes these loaded baked potatoes healthy? Well, we swap out the sour cream for Greek yogurt, use some high quality bacon, and shred our own cheddar! Still not convinced? Then read on to find out what makes this potato recipe such a great source of nutrition!
Why You’ll Love This Baked Potato Recipe
Potatoes are a REAL FOOD and a very nutrient-dense meal option, especially for active people requiring higher carbs for energy (like people who play sports!)
These homemade loaded baked potatoes are a FABULOUS meal or snack idea for you, your kids, or your growing teens! I have 6 of ’em at home (kids that is) and I gotta tell ya that potatoes sure stretch the family food budget with our large crew!
Did you know that potatoes are filled with more potassium than bananas, and they also contain fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B6, plus a little bit of iron and calcium?
💪🏾 Bonus Points: Eat the potato skin to capture all of the russet potatoes nutrition. The potato skin has more nutrients than the inside of the potato. It has lots of fiber, about half of a medium potato’s fiber is from the skin.
🥓 We eat bacon a few times each month at our house because it’s something we (REALLY) enjoy and we’re not willing to give up completely!
Note: There are many high-quality bacon options available these days. Look for nitrate-free, and humanly raised if possible. Always read the ingredients so you know what you’re really buying.
🧀 Cheese please:
Instead of buying pre-shredded cheese, I like to find a block of grass-fed cheese ON SALE and shred it myself….or better yet enlist one of the kids for this duty.
Many pre-shredded varieties are coated in very strange things (anti-caking & clumping garbage) that actually interfere with the natural texture and melting quality.
Ingredients:
4 servings
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 2 Tbsps ghee or clarified butter
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced, or a small bunch of fresh chives, chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded cheddar
- 4 slices crispy bacon, crumbled
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
🧈 Here’s How To Make Homemade Ghee
Variations and Substitutions
Make these high protein baked potatoes by substituting the Greek yogurt for Cottage Cheese. You can also add meat like chicken, beef, or turkey breast.
Substitute green onions for chives or regular diced onions.
How to make Loaded Baked Potatoes:
Step 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F, then scrub and wash your potatoes really well with a stiff bristled brush.
Step 2. Prick potatoes a few times with a fork or sharp knife.
Step 3. Wrap tightly in parchment paper as shown.
Step 4. Roast in your preheated until soft, about 1 hour.
Step 5. Allow to cool just enough to handle.
Step 6. Carefully unwrap potatoes.
Step 7. Slice each baked potato down the middle.
Step 8. Add a half tablespoon of ghee/butter to each, fluff and mash with a fork, then season with sea salt and pepper to taste. Top with cheddar, crumbled bacon, a big dollop of Greek yogurt, and green onions/chives.
Serve hot and enjoy!
❤Rachel
Rachel’s Best Tips
- Baking these potatoes in the oven is my preferred method. However, they actually cook in less time if you use the air fryer. Just cook them for 40-50 minutes at 400°F, then check that they are fork tender.
Serving Suggestions
Loaded baked potatoes can be loaded with any toppings of your choice. Check out a few of these ideas if you’re interested.
Consider Topping Your Baked Potatoes with:
- Top your baked potato with Rachel’s Easy Pork Carnitas.
- Trade out the sweet potato in this White Sweet Potato Sloppy Joe’s recipe for a regular russet baked potato.
- Chili can also make a fantastic topping to load up your baked potato. Try our Butternut Squash Chili, Spicy Pumpkin Chili, or Crockpot Pork Chili Verde.
Here are a few more healthy topping ideas for your baked potatoes:
- Top with cottage cheese for higher protein.
- Add fresh cherry tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella for a margherita style potato.
- Add turkey taco meat with melted cheese, salsa, and guacamole for a Mexican flare!
More healthy potato recipes you’ll love:
- Spicy-Garlicy Baked Potato Wedges
- Double Baked Bacon + Egg Potatoes for Super Creative and Clean Breakfast Idea!
- Baked Smoky Potato Wedges + Limey Avo Mash for a Clean Snack!
- [VIDEO] Air Fried Buffalo Potatoes
- Potatoes O’Brien
- Simple Roasted Potato + Fresh Herb Salad
- Special Cheesy Potato Casserole
- Potato & Egg Boats
- Irish inspired Potato Nachos
- Healthier Crispy Potato “Nachos” for Super Creative Clean Eating!
- These Crispy Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes Make a Delicious Side-Dish!
Easy Loaded Baked Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 2 Tbsps ghee or clarified butter
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced, or a small bunch of fresh chives, chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded cheddar
- 4 slices crispy bacon, crumbled
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees f.
- Scrub and wash your potatoes really well with a brush.
- Prick potatoes a few times with a fork or sharp knife and wrap tightly in parchment paper as shown.
- Roast in your preheated until soft, about 1 hour.
- Allow to cool just enough to handle.
- Carefully unwrap potatoes, slice down the middle, add a half Tablespoon of ghee/butter to each, fluff and mash with a fork, then season with sea salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with cheddar, crumbled bacon, a big dollop of Greek yogurt, and green onions/chives.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
