Loaded baked potatoes can be a calorie disaster. Excuse me, Outback Steakhouse, did you just put butter on top of the sour cream? Both are already covering the 1/3 cup of cheese and 2 or 3 slices chopped bacon. And that potato, how much does it weight!? I really don't know how a loaded baked potato and 12oz steak can physically fit into one stomach in one sitting. Ok, think I got a little off track in an Outback rant.
This appetizer is meant to taste like loaded baked potatoes, but be in smaller, more appropriate portions. This can be served at a party, or on the side of a lean meat and green veggies for dinner.
What you'll need:
- 1 large russet potato
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- a pinch of cayenne (depending on how spicy you want it)
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 4 slices bacon, chopped and cooked until crisp
- 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- salsa to top
- plain nonfat Greek yogurt to top
What to do:
1. Preheat oven to 375*F. Use a sharp knife to cut 1/4" thick round slices from each potato. In a bowl, mix together the potato slices, and all ingredients through garlic powder. Place potato slices in a single layer on a baking tray and bake for 12 minutes.
2. Remove potato slices and top each with a few pieces of bacon and a pinch of cheese. Return to oven for 4 minutes. Remove, top with green onions. Serve with salsa and plain Greek yogurt to top. Recipe makes 30 - 35 potato slices.
This appetizer is meant to taste like loaded baked potatoes, but be in smaller, more appropriate portions. This can be served at a party, or on the side of a lean meat and green veggies for dinner.
Not-So-Loaded Baked Potato Slices
What you'll need:
- 1 large russet potato
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- a pinch of cayenne (depending on how spicy you want it)
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 4 slices bacon, chopped and cooked until crisp
- 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- salsa to top
- plain nonfat Greek yogurt to top
What to do:
1. Preheat oven to 375*F. Use a sharp knife to cut 1/4" thick round slices from each potato. In a bowl, mix together the potato slices, and all ingredients through garlic powder. Place potato slices in a single layer on a baking tray and bake for 12 minutes.
2. Remove potato slices and top each with a few pieces of bacon and a pinch of cheese. Return to oven for 4 minutes. Remove, top with green onions. Serve with salsa and plain Greek yogurt to top. Recipe makes 30 - 35 potato slices.
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