How to Make the Perfect Baked Potato - Martha Stewart

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 without sacrificing flavor.

bacon bits

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon bits

💰Cheaper: cooked bacon

Turkey bacon bits are lower in fat and calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides similar richness.

Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).

Use russet potatoes or Idaho potatoes.

To speed up baking, insert a steel skewer into each potato.

Bake potatoes for about 1 hour until crispy.

Remove potatoes from the oven and take out the skewer.

Smash the potato gently on the counter to fluff the insides.

Add a chunk of butter to the potato and let it melt.

Top with broccoli, sour cream, and cheddar cheese as desired.

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