How to Make A Loaded Potato

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt offers a similar creamy texture with fewer calories.

Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly with cold water.

Poke 3 to 4 holes on each side of the potatoes with a fork to prevent them from exploding.

Rub vegetable oil all over the potatoes, ensuring it gets into the crevices.

Sprinkle sea salt over the skin of the potatoes.

Wrap the potatoes in aluminum foil.

Place the wrapped potatoes in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Alternatively, microwave the potatoes on high for 12 minutes, turning them halfway through if they are large.

Cook bacon in a pan until crispy, then let it cool down before crumbling it into pieces.

Chop green onions, using both the white and green parts.

After the potatoes are cooked, let them cool for 5 to 7 minutes before handling them.

Slice the potatoes open and push the sides in slightly to create space for toppings.

Fluff out the potato filling with a fork.

Add butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped bacon, green onions, and season with garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper to taste.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens