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High-Protein Cottage Cheese Loaded Baked Potato

Healthy and easy to make, packed with protein.


High-Protein Cottage Cheese Baked Potato

These High-Protein Loaded Baked Potatoes are stuffed with creamy cottage cheese, fresh veggies, and crispy bacon for a flavor-packed meal that's both nourishing and satisfying.
Prep time

10 mins
Cook time

55 mins
Total time

1 hr 5 mins
Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients 

  • 4 small russet potatoes, skin scrubbed clean
  • 2 cups cottage cheese, low fat or full fat
  • 1/2 cup shredded marble cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 4 strips bacon, cooked and diced
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste


Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. Wash and scrub the potatoes, then pat them dry. Use a fork to pierce each potato several times, then rub them all over with olive oil and season generously with kosher salt. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake on the middle oven rack for 50–60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.

  3. While the potatoes are baking, prepare the topping by combining all of the cottage cheese mixture ingredients in a bowl. Stir until everything is well mixed.

  4. Once the potatoes are fully baked, slice each one open lengthwise and gently fluff the inside with a fork. Spoon the cottage cheese mixture over the top, using about ½ cup per potato, and serve immediately.



Tips & Variations


  • Pierce each potato several times with a fork before baking to allow steam to escape and prevent the potatoes from bursting in the oven.
  • Rub the skins with olive oil and season generously with salt. This helps create a crispy, flavorful skin that's just as delicious as the inside.
  • Once the potatoes are baked, slice them open lengthwise and gently squeeze the ends to open them up. Fluff the inside with a fork to create the perfect base for the toppings.
  • Spoon the cottage cheese mixture over the potatoes while they're still hot. The warmth softens the cottage cheese slightly, creating a creamy, delicious topping.
  • The bacon can be mixed in with the cottage cheese, or keep it separate so that it stays crispy.

Nutrition Information (per portion)

Calories: 359kcal
Carbohydrates: 44g
Protein: 26g
Fat: 10g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.