Acadia's Diet Potatoes Not Recipe

Craving a comforting, cheesy, and surprisingly quick loaded potato? These 'Acadia Diet Potatoes' are a fun twist on twice-baked potatoes, boasting all the flavor with a microwave shortcut! We bake fluffy potatoes to perfection, then fluff the insides and load them with bacon, cheese, and sour cream – all in under 2 hours. Get ready for a delicious, satisfying meal that's easier than you think!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 110 mins
Calories 643.5 kcal
Protein 30g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Acadia's Diet Potatoes Not

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How to Make Acadia's Diet Potatoes Not

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Wash 4 large russet potatoes and pierce each several times with a fork.
  3. Place potatoes directly on the middle oven rack, cut-side up.
  4. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a fork easily pierces the center.
  5. Remove potatoes from oven and let cool slightly.
  6. Once cool enough to handle, carefully cut each potato lengthwise about 1.5 inches deep.
  7. Gently squeeze the ends to open a large cavity in the top of each potato.
  8. Use a fork to fluff the potato flesh inside each potato.
  9. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the inside of each potato.
  10. Divide 4 ounces of crumbled cooked bacon evenly among the potatoes.
  11. Mix 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese together.
  12. Add 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture to each potato.
  13. Microwave potatoes for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  14. Top each potato with 1 ounce of sour cream.
  15. Garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh chives.
  16. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

137g

Carbs

13g