Alexandra is on Faces of Beauty today!
The potato. Simple. Unassuming. The staple at so many meals.
But what if it wants to break out? Be the star of the show? What happens then?
I’ll tell you what: you make twice-baked potatoes. And the best part? You can cut out some of the “bad stuff” like “fat” (quotes are completely on purpose) by using plain Greek yogurt in lieu of sour cream! I don’t know about you, but that just means I can eat more. Hey, it’s healthier right? Healthier = more food.
Right?
Right!
Typically I would recommend using chives or green onions for the onion flavor; however, I completely spaced on adding them to the grocery list. Which means we didn’t have any. Which means, we pulled out the big guns to take over and add that “fat” back in.
I have to say, the onions were actually really good! I still like the crispness of the green onions, but these are great in a pinch.
Also, head’s up…you might burn your hands. Be careful. It’s not my fault if it happens…I warned you! (Just wish I’d thought about that myself…not that I know from experience…uhh…)
Finally, since it’s healthy, you add cheese on top. Hey, it’s what you do…I don’t make the rules, I just follow them (sorta)!
Pop it all in the oven for a while, let it get bubbly and cheesy and melty and AMAZING. Pull the baking sheet out. Admire your work. And don’t burn your tongue. If you do you might not be able to taste it, and that would be a very, very bad thing.
(HEALTHY-ISH) TWICE BAKED POTATOES
- 2 Russet potatoes
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3 slices turkey bacon
- 1/4 cup crushed fried onions OR 1 green onion, sliced thin
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 400. Wash the potatoes thoroughly, making sure to get all the dirt and eyes off. Stab with a fork several times on each side. Wrap each potato in a damp paper towel and microwave on a plate for 6 minutes, turn them over, and microwave another 6 minutes on the other side. In the meantime whisk together the yogurt and milk. In a skillet over medium heat fry the turkey bacon until crisp. Chop roughly. When the potatoes each are done (i.e. a fork inserted into the potato goes in without resistance), remove the paper towels. Carefully slice them in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out most of the insides of the potato and place in a bowl. Put potato skins cut-side-up on a baking sheet and place in the oven while you work on the filling. Mash the scooped-out part of the potatoes with a fork or potato masher. Stir in the Greek yogurt/milk mixture until creamy. Fold in the onions, turkey bacon, half a cup of cheese, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove the skins from the oven and fill each one with 1/4 of the mashed potato mixture. Top with a quarter of the remaining cheese. Place back in oven to melt cheese thoroughly, about 5-8 minutes. Serve hot with your favorite steak…or just eat them for dinner instead.
Hey, I won’t judge!
Now that I’ve had such a healthy side for dinner, I think that means I need to eat a butter-laden dessert. It’s all about balance people…who’s with me?!
Totally with you! I love the greek yogurt idea!
I LOVE twice baked potatoes.. Your ‘healthier’ ones seem great! I’ll have to give me a try!
Yum, I love that you used greek yogurt in these. I have to make these after I go to the food store!
Those look amazing! mmmm
twice baked potatoes makes me think of when we were younger!! THose look so good!
I love twice baked potatoes! I need to add potatoes to my grocery list. For some reason I go in phases with those guys.
Thank you for acknowledging that healthier = eat more! I thought I was the only one who was devoted to that philosphy 🙂
I just made twice-baked potatoes last week at my husband’s request. My recipe is very similar except that I use low-fat or fat free sour cream instead of the Greek yogurt. So delicious and filling!
Oohh, I LOVE double baked potatoes!! These look delicious 😀
mmmmm those look fabulous!
Twice baked potatoes are the best healthy but not-healthy food 🙂
I love twice-baked potatoes, though I’ve never tried to make them healthier. I hate onions, but next time you’re in a pinch add some bacon or turkey bacon. So good. Oh, and you add the cheese because cheese makes everything better, naturally.
I love twice baked potatoes! I served them on Christmas with roasted beef tenderloin…delicous! I love your addition of the crunchy onions!
Oooooh I love healthy-ish meals like this 😉 I actually don’t cook with potatoes a lot, but for this one I’ll definitely make an exception!
Love this idea! Especially the part about using Greek yogurt in lieu of sour cream. It really is the best ingredient ever.
I’ve never made twice baked potatoes.
But seeing your Kroger can brought back many memories of cooking back home, so I HAVE to try this. I wish we had Krogers here in Alabama.
And because you’re in Colorado (my favorite state to visit and live one day), AND because you’ve made a rockstar out of potato, I have to add you to my reader. I LOVE your blog. 🙂
Love twice baked potatoes!!! Great idea adding the crispy onions, true sign of a well stocked pantry.
Healthier definitely means you can eat more!!!
Adding these to the menu! I can’t wait to eat them:)
Hmmmmm I love these but have never made them myself! Now I am craving them like crazy! 😉
Oh thank you! 🙂 I had my first twice baked potato on a recent vacation down South, and can’t stop thinking about them! Can’t wait to make these soon!
Mmmm…nothing wrong with a good ol’ twice backed tater!!! 😉
Microwave the potatoes first! What a revelation. I’ve been baking them first all these years… what a waste of time! And I love the greek yogurt substitution. I love me some sour cream… but it doesn’t always love me back.
Looooove twice baked potatoes! Yum!
LOVE twice baked potatoes. They were one of my grandma’s specialties!
I love twice baked potatoes! Goes perfect with some steak 😉