Comfort Food with a Healthy Twist!
This savory bowl brings all the indulgent flavor of a loaded baked potato—with a high-protein, calorie-friendly spin. It’s warm, creamy, satisfying, and customizable, whether you want to keep it light or load it up with even more protein, like juicy rotisserie chicken.
✨ Why You’ll Love This Bowl:
- High in protein with Greek yogurt or whipped cottage cheese
- Tastes like pure comfort food, not like “diet food”
- Optional grilled or rotisserie chicken turns this cozy side into an even more filling meal
- Easy to prep, totally crave-worthy, and great for meal planning
- 1 very satisfying portion—especially if you include the optional chicken
- For 2 servings: Double all ingredients
- For 4 servings: Quadruple everything and prep buffet-style so everyone can customize their toppings
🧂 Ingredients
Base:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (made with light butter, milk or broth for lower calories)
– Optional: use cauliflower mash or a half-and-half blend for more volume
Toppings:
- 2–3 tbsp plain nonfat Greek yogurt or whipped cottage cheese
- 1 tbsp pre-cooked bacon crumbles (~30 calories)
- 2 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese (light or full-fat)
- 1 tbsp crispy fried onions (optional for texture!)
- Sliced green onion or chives
- Salt & pepper to taste
Optional Add-On:
- ½ to 1 cup grilled or rotisserie chicken (shredded or diced)
🍽️ How to Make It:
- Make the base
Heat mashed potatoes or cauliflower mash until warm and creamy. - Layer your bowl
Spoon the mash into a bowl. Top with Greek yogurt or whipped cottage cheese for creamy tang and extra protein. - Add all the toppings
Sprinkle on bacon, cheese, crispy onions, and green onion. Season to taste. - Optional protein boost
Top with warm shredded grilled or rotisserie chicken for a complete, satisfying meal.
🧊 Meal Prep Tip:
- Store mashed potatoes and chicken in single-serve containers
- Keep toppings separate and add after reheating for best texture
- Add a side of steamed or roasted veggies for even more volume