Loaded Potato Taco Bowl: Indulgent Comfort Food Redefined with Turkey Bacon
Indulge in a loaded potato taco bowl that combines the richness of turkey bacon with the comforting flavors of potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and poke holes in the potatoes, then bake for 45 minutes or until tender.
- While potatoes are baking, cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove and chop.
- Once potatoes are cooked, let them cool slightly before cutting in half and scooping out some flesh.
- Mix the scooped potato with cheese, sour cream, chopped bacon, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Fill the potato halves with the mixture, then return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes.
- Top with diced avocado and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add some jalapeños.
- This recipe can be made vegetarian by omitting bacon or using a plant-based alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg