Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potato: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
This Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potato is a delicious twist on a classic, combining creamy mashed potatoes with savory turkey bacon and vegetables.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub the potatoes, poke with a fork, and bake for about 1 hour or until tender.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and add chopped turkey bacon and mixed vegetables, cooking until heated through.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven, cut them in half, and scoop out some flesh.
- In a bowl, mix the potato flesh, sour cream, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine the potato mixture with the turkey bacon and vegetables, then spoon it back into the potato skins.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese and return to the oven for 10-15 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.
- Feel free to add spices like garlic powder or thyme for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potato, comfort food, turkey bacon