LOADED POTATOES | BAHAMIAN COOKING

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.

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Wash and pierce potatoes with a fork.

Bake potatoes directly on the oven rack until tender, about 45-60 minutes.

Remove potatoes and let cool slightly.

Cut a slit on the top of each potato and gently squeeze to open.

Fluff the insides with a fork.

Add butter, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the insides.

Mix in cheddar cheese, reserving some for topping.

Crisp bacon in a skillet until golden, then chop.

Spoon bacon and green onions into the potato mixture, combining well.

Top each potato with remaining cheese and return to oven until cheese melts, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from oven and dollop with sour cream.

Garnish with extra green onions before serving.

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