Greek Yogurt & Almond Loaded Baked Potatoes
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Serves: 2
 
The ultimate side dish, these greek yogurt and almond loaded baked potatoes take traditional baked potatoes to a whole new level. Complete with crispy bacon and melty cheddar cheese, these are the epitome of side dish comfort food.
Ingredients
  • 2 small russet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Coarse sea salt
  • Heaping ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (I used nonfat)
  • ⅓ cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3 slices center cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2-4 tablespoons Blue Diamond Roasted Salted Almonds, crushed
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400. Line a small-medium baking dish with tin foil. Set aside. Pierce potatoes several times with a fork. Brush or rub potatoes with olive oil then generously coat with coarse sea salt. Bake potatoes until fork tender, about 40-60 minutes depending on size.*
  2. Cut about ¾ of the way through the potato to create a pocket. Stuff with a generous scoop of Greek yogurt, a hefty pinch of cheese, and a generous pinch each of crumbled bacon and crushed almonds. Serve immediately.
Notes
*You can get the potatoes started in the microwave for 2-3 minutes before cooking to reduce cooking time.
**Measurements are approximate and do not need to be well measured. Eyeball it and use the amount that fits your tastes. I like a lot of Greek yogurt to take place of the butter and sour cream traditionally used, but to each their own.
Recipe by Ari's Menu at https://arismenu.com/greek-yogurt-almond-loaded-baked-potatoes/