Healthy Potato Skins

Get ready to elevate snack time with this guilt-free spin on a classic appetizer—Healthy Potato Skins! These crispy potato shells are baked to golden perfection, brushed with a flavorful blend of olive oil, garlic powder, and paprika, then loaded with melted reduced-fat cheddar, tangy Greek yogurt, and savory turkey bacon. Topped with diced tomatoes and fresh green onions, each bite is a delightful balance of creamy, crunchy, and cheesy goodness, all while being lower in fat and calories. Perfect for game day, gatherings, or even as a hearty side dish, these easy-to-make potato skins are a wholesome crowd-pleaser you’ll love to serve. With only 15 minutes of prep and simple ingredients, they’re a deliciously healthy choice that doesn’t skimp on flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 medium russet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 cups greek yogurt (plain, non-fat)
• 0.5 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 4 slices cooked turkey bacon
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 0.5 cups diced tomatoes

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt.

Step 2

Pierce each potato a few times with a fork, place them on a baking sheet, and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife.

Step 3

Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for 10-15 minutes, or until they are comfortable to handle.

Step 4

Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato attached to the skin. Reserve the scooped-out flesh for another use, like mashed potatoes.

Step 5

Brush the insides and outsides of the potato skins with olive oil. Sprinkle them evenly with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Place the potato skins on a baking sheet, skin-side down, and return them to the oven. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges are crispy and golden brown.

Step 7

Remove the potato skins from the oven and sprinkle the inside of each with shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

Step 8

Meanwhile, crumble the cooked turkey bacon into small pieces and prepare your toppings (chop green onions and dice tomatoes).

Step 9

Top each potato skin with a dollop of Greek yogurt, crumbled turkey bacon, chopped green onions, and diced tomatoes.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy potato skins!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1678.5 grams (1678.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1650

Total Fat 43.50g	56%
Saturated Fat 12.40g	62%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.90g
Cholesterol 40mg	13%
Sodium 3105mg	135%
Total Carbohydrate 259.40g	94%
Dietary Fiber 30.10g	108%
Total Sugars 25.50g
Protein 63.20g	126%

Vitamin D 14IU	70%
Calcium 918mg	71%
Iron 13mg	72%
Potassium 7121mg	152%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.3%

Protein: 15.0%

Carbs: 61.7%