Here’s a simple, hearty Baked Potato with Sausage and Oregano recipe, plus calories, nutrition table, and macro breakdown 🥔🌭🌿
🥔 Baked Potato with Sausage & Oregano
Ingredients (1 serving)
- 1 large russet or Yukon Gold potato
- 1 sausage link (pork, chicken, or turkey), sliced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: garlic powder or onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Wash and pierce potato with a fork. Rub lightly with oil and salt.
- Bake potato directly on oven rack 45–60 minutes until tender.
- While potato bakes, cook sliced sausage in a skillet until browned.
- Split baked potato open and fluff the inside.
- Top with sausage, oregano, and a pinch of pepper.
- Add optional toppings if desired and serve hot.
📊 Nutrition Information
Per 1 loaded baked potato
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 410 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Fat | 19 g |
| Carbohydrates | 45 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 780 mg |
| Potassium | 950 mg |
🧮 Macronutrient Breakdown
- Carbohydrates: ~44%
- Fat: ~42%
- Protein: ~14%
Tips
- Turkey or chicken sausage lowers fat and calories.
- Fresh oregano gives brighter flavor than dried.
- For crispier skin, bake potato directly on rack.
Optional Variations
- Add sautéed onions or bell peppers
- Sprinkle with Parmesan or mozzarella
- Serve with a side salad for balance
If you want, I can:
- Make this lighter or diabetic-friendly
- Adjust nutrition for specific sausage types
- Turn it into a sheet-pan meal
Just tell me 😊