Bacon Mushroom Baked Potato Topping Recipe

Elevate your baked potatoes with this incredibly flavorful and surprisingly low-calorie bacon and mushroom topping! Inspired by a classic recipe from the beloved *Good Food* magazine, this filling treat is perfect for a satisfying and healthy weeknight meal. Get ready for crispy bacon, earthy mushrooms, and a hint of savory shallot – all in just 14 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 14 mins
Calories 344 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bacon Mushroom Baked Potato Topping

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How to Make Bacon Mushroom Baked Potato Topping

  1. Cook 4 slices of bacon in a microwave-safe dish on high for 2 minutes.
  2. Remove bacon and drain on a paper towel. Reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon grease.
  3. Add 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot to the reserved bacon grease and microwave for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in 1 cup sliced mushrooms and 1 tablespoon butter.
  5. Microwave for 1 minute, or until mushrooms are tender.
  6. Crumble cooked bacon into small pieces.
  7. Stir crumbled bacon into the mushroom mixture.
  8. Spoon the bacon mushroom mixture generously over a hot, baked potato, and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

70g

Carbs

2g