Baked potato with bacon and chives

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A baked potato with bacon and chives is a classic comfort food featuring a fluffy baked potato topped with crispy bacon bits and fresh chives, often accompanied by sour cream or butter. This dish is widely popular in American and British cuisine, where it's commonly served as a hearty side dish or a casual main course.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the potato and contains moderate fat and protein from the bacon and any added dairy like sour cream or butter. It provides key nutrients such as potassium, vitamin C, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie count of 300-400 per serving depending on toppings and portion size.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	15 g
Carbs	50 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	6 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	600 mg
Potassium	900 mg
Vitamin C	25 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Niacin (B3)	3 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Magnesium	55 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Zinc	2 mg

Per 1 medium baked potato with toppings (about 250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the baked potato has been a staple in Western diets for centuries, often associated with home cooking and pub fare, while nutritionally, the combination of starchy potato with protein-rich bacon offers a satisfying balance that can be customized for dietary preferences.