HOW TO MAKE LOADED BAKED POTATO RECIPE | CHEESY BAKED POTATO RECIPE | CHAZS CUISINES

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories while still providing flavor.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while ham is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be a budget-friendly alternative.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Rub the potatoes with olive oil and poke holes in them with a fork.

Sprinkle the potatoes with salt and black pepper.

Bake the potatoes at 425°F for about 1 hour or until fork tender.

Air fry the bacon for 10 minutes until crispy, ensuring to leave space between slices.

Slice the top portion of the baked potatoes off to create a boat.

Scoop out the insides of the potatoes and place them in a bowl, keeping them slightly chunky.

Add a slight bit of heavy cream, butter, freshly shredded cheese, and minced garlic to the bowl with the potato insides.

Mash the mixture slightly, keeping it chunky.

Return the potato mixture back into the baked potato boats.

Top with more freshly shredded cheese and chopped bacon.

Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley on top.

Return the loaded potatoes to the oven for about 10 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.

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