Potato Precaution
Before you embark on your low-calorie potato topping adventure—A whopper of a potato, before toppings, can have more calories than a 6-ounce sirloin steak (though none of the saturated fat). The bigger the potato, the more topping acreage: Use small potatoes for side dishes, large spuds if you're going to make them into an entrée.
Small (1-3/4" to 2-1/2" diameter): 150 calories
Medium (2-1/4" to 3-1/4"): 190 calories
Large (3" to 4-1/4"): 325 calories
Extra-large (4-1/2" to 6"): 512 calories
Brie, Madame?
100-Calorie Topping:
2 tablespoons ham + 2 tablespoons Brie
The Salsa-Fier
100-Calorie Topping:
1-1/4 cups fresh salsa + 1 ounce reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers + 1 tablespoon green onions
Classic Combo
100-Calorie Topping:
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream + 1 tablespoon reduced-fat cheddar + 1 strip cooked bacon + 1 tablespoon green onions
BBQ Chicken
100-Calorie Topping:
1/3 cup rotisserie chicken + 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce + 1 tablespoon green onions
Chili-Style
100-Calorie Topping:
1/4 cup canned chili-seasoned kidney beans + 2 tablespoons red onion + 2 tablespoons reduced-fat cheddar
Broc & Cheese
100-Calorie Topping:
1 cup cooked broccoli florets + 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper + 2 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano
