Teena’s Cheddar-Bacon Potato Bake
Teena’s Cheddar-Bacon Potato Bake brings together rustic, skin-on russets with smoky bacon and melting cheddar for a rich, comforting bite. Bits of cottage cheese add a creamy tang, while green onions and paprika lift the flavor and color. Serve this bubbly, golden side at family dinners, potlucks, or holiday spreads when you want something hearty and crowd-pleasing.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Teena’s Cheddar-Bacon Potato Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- 2
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let them steam dry for a minute or two. Return the potatoes to the pot and roughly mash with 1/4 cup butter.
- 3
Meanwhile, add the bacon to a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove all but 1 teaspoon of the bacon drippings from the skillet. Drain the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate and let cool. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
- 4
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook, stirring, over medium-low heat until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Scrape the onion out of the skillet onto the potatoes.
- 5
Stir the reserved bacon, cottage cheese, green onion, 1/2 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper into the potato mixture and mix lightly to combine. Spoon into the prepared baking dish, dot with 2 tablespoons of butter, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup of Cheddar cheese. Garnish the top with paprika for color, and bake, uncovered, in the oven for 30 minutes, until the top begins to brown and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Calories 396.5 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 19.45 g Good Source 39%
- Carbohydrate 31.93 g 12%
- Total Fat 21.99 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 11.94 g High 60%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 55.66 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 583.24 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 2.74 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 2.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 173.98 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 1.14 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 698.79 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 13.54 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.09 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Teena's Cheddar Bacon Potato Bake is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Cottage Cheese, Diced Onion, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 396.5 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Teena’s Cheddar-Bacon Potato Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cottage Cheese, Diced Onion, Green Onion, Paprika. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Teena’s Cheddar-Bacon Potato Bake?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 396.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Teena’s Cheddar-Bacon Potato Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Teena’s Cheddar-Bacon Potato Bake healthy?
- Teena’s Cheddar-Bacon Potato Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 396.5 calories and 19.45 g of protein, or 39% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 583.24 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.94 g (60% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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