These Loaded Potatoes Are So Tasty

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while processed cheese is often cheaper.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and adds creaminess.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is leaner, while ham can be more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be less expensive.

Wash Yukon Gold potatoes and dry them.

Oil the skin of the potatoes with vegetable oil.

Poke holes in the potatoes with a fork to prevent them from exploding in the microwave or oven.

Season the potatoes with salt and pepper, ensuring the oil helps the salt stick.

If baking in the oven, preheat to 350°F and cover the potatoes tightly, cooking for about 1 hour. Since we're using the microwave, place the potatoes in for 9 minutes, flipping them halfway through.

Check for tenderness using a fork; if not fork tender, microwave for an additional 2 minutes.

Once tender, place the potatoes on a platter and cut them open to fluff the insides.

Add butter to the insides of the potatoes and let it melt.

Season the insides with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.

Add triple cheddar cheese to the potatoes, followed by bacon bits and green onions.

Top with sour cream and garnish with parsley flakes before serving.

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