How to Make Baked Idaho® Potatoes

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while processed cheese is cheaper.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork bacon

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier while margarine is a cheaper alternative.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Scrub the Idaho potatoes under cold water to remove any dirt.

Pat the potatoes dry with a towel.

Pierce each potato several times with a fork.

Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet.

Bake for 45-60 minutes, until the skin is crispy and a fork easily pierces the flesh.

Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.

Cut a slit in the top of each potato and gently squeeze the ends to open them up.

Add butter, sour cream, chives, and any other desired toppings.

Sprinkle with additional cheese, bacon, or herbs as desired.

Serve hot and enjoy.

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