Cottage Baked Potato Recipe
Ingredients
- Cottage Baked Potatoes
- 4 russet potatoes, washed
- 2-4 tbsp butter or margarine
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- salt and pepper
- 2 strips (rashers) bacon, cut in half
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1068g | |
| Calories 1348 | |
| Calories from Fat 568 | 42% |
| Total Fat 63.95g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat 31.89g | 128% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium 1172mg | 49% |
| Potassium 3830mg | 109% |
| Total Carbs 161.4g | 43% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.3g | 38% |
| Sugars 8.15g | 5% |
| Protein 38.18g | 61% |
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