Here’s a recipe for an ultimate baked potato that’s both crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and high in protein—perfect as a hearty meal or side.
🥔 Ultimate Crispy & Fluffy Baked Potato (High-Protein)
🍽️ Makes: 2 servings
📝 Ingredients
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2 medium russet potatoes (6–7 oz / 170–200 g each)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
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½ cup cottage cheese (high-protein topping)
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¼ cup Greek yogurt
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2 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese
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1–2 tbsp chopped green onions or chives
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Optional: cooked bacon bits or grilled chicken for extra protein
👩🍳 Instructions
1) Prepare the potatoes
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Wash and dry potatoes thoroughly. Poke several holes with a fork.
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Rub olive oil over the skins, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2) Bake
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Place potatoes directly on a baking sheet or oven rack.
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Bake 45–55 minutes until skins are crispy and a knife slides easily into the center.
3) Make high-protein topping
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Mix cottage cheese and Greek yogurt until creamy.
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Optional: stir in bacon bits or diced grilled chicken for extra protein.
4) Assemble
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Slice baked potatoes open, fluff the insides with a fork.
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Top each potato with cottage cheese mixture and sprinkle with cheddar cheese and green onions.
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Optional: return to oven 3–5 minutes to melt the cheese.
🔥 Nutrition (Per Potato with Toppings)
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Calories: ~380
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Protein: 32g
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Carbs: 37g
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Fat: 12g
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Fiber: 4g
💡 Tips
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For extra crisp skin, bake directly on oven rack with a tray below to catch drips.
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Can prep multiple potatoes in advance; reheat in air fryer to restore crispiness.
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Swap cheddar for mozzarella or feta for different flavor profiles.
