Health Hotline Magazine | March 2026

Twice Baked POTATOES

Baked potatoes are twice as nice when the filling is soft, creamy, and cheesy! Bacon adds a smoky crunch and green onions add a fresh brightness, making for an irresistible combo. These potatoes can also be made in advance and reheated at dinnertime, for a quick, but elevated, side dish.

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Prick each potato with a fork 4-5 times then place on a baking sheet and roast for 60 minutes, or until a sharp knife or fork easily pierces it. Remove the potatoes and decrease the oven temperature to 350°F. 2. Let the potatoes rest until cool enough to handle, then slice each in half lengthwise with a sharp knife. Carefully spoon out the flesh, leaving a thin layer of potato to support the skin. Place the flesh into a large mixing bowl and the empty skins back onto the baking sheet. 3. Add the butter, yogurt, and ¾ of the bacon to the potatoes in the mixing bowl and, using a potato masher, mash the ingredients together. Add ½ cup of the cheese, ¾ of the green onion, the salt and the pepper to the mix and stir to combine. 4. Fill the potato shells evenly with the mixture and divide the remaining ½ cup of cheese evenly over the top of each potato half. Bake the potatoes once again until golden brown and heated through, about 20 minutes. 5. Top each potato with the remaining bacon and green onion and serve immediately. To prepare in advance, place the cooked potatoes in a covered container and refrigerate for up to three days. Reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through, approximately 20 minutes. Natural Grocers ® | 29

Serves: 8 | Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour, 20 minutes, divided Total time: 1 hour, 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS • 4 large organic russet potatoes, around ¾ pound each, scrubbed and dried • 4 tablespoons organic butter, cubed and at room temperature • ½ cup Natural Grocers ® Brand Organic Plain Whole Milk Yogurt • 4 slices Natural Grocers Brand Uncured Hickory Smoked Bacon , cooked and crumbled • 1 cup shredded Natural Grocers Brand Organic Sharp Cheddar Cheese • 1 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Real Salt • ¼ teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Ground Black Pepper • 2 organic green onions, white and green portions minced