Classic Baked Potatoes

Classic Baked Potatoes

Get back to basics this week with this go-to recipe for a Quick & Healthy Baked Potato. The key? Top your tater with healthy, low-cal toppings like Greek yogurt, salsa, chives and broccoli for a wholesome meal.

Ingredients

  • 4 (5-to 6-oz.) russet potatoes, scrubbed
  • 1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
  • 4 teaspoons healthy buttery spread
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic or seasoned salt
  • Snipped fresh chives or green onion tops (optional)

Microwave Directions

Prep Time: 5min | Cook Time: 10min

  1. Cut a wedge out of each potato about 1/8-inch wide and 1-inch deep and place in a microwave-safe dish.
  2. Microwave on HIGH, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes depending on strength of microwave.
  3. Use oven mitts to remove dish from microwave.
  4. Carefully make a slit in the top of each potato and fluff with a fork.
  5. Stir 1 tablespoon yogurt, 1 teaspoon buttery spread and 1/8 teaspoon salt into each potato; sprinkle with chives if desired.

Oven Directions

Prep Time: 5min | Cook Time: 40min

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Pierce a few holes into each potato.
  3. Place on baking sheet (there is no need to wrap your potatoes in foil.)
  4. Bake for 45 minutes, or until potato is tender. Use oven mitts to remove dish from microwave.
  5. Carefully make a slit in the top of each potato and fluff with a fork.
  6. Stir 1 tablespoon yogurt, 1 teaspoon buttery spread and 1/8 teaspoon salt into each potato; sprinkle with chives if desired.

Toppings

Classic: Butter and Sour Cream.

Light: Greek Yogurt, Diced Avocado and Salsa.

Loaded: Sour Cream, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon Bits and chopped Green Onion.

Broccoli and Cheddar:  Cheddar Cheese and Steamed broccoli florets.

Pizza:  Pizza sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, and Pepperoni or Italian Sausage.

San Luis Valley Special:  Green Chili, Cheddar Cheese, Shredded Lettuce, Diced Tomatoes, Diced Onion and Sour Cream.

Taco: Ground Beef, Salsa, Cheddar Cheese, Shredded Lettuce, Diced Tomatoes, Diced Onion and Sour Cream.

Barbecue: Pulled Pork, Cole Slaw and BBQ Sauce.

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