Description
These loaded baked potatoes are the perfect comfort food, featuring fluffy interiors topped with melted cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, and crispy bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Scrub the potatoes under cold water and dry them thoroughly.
- Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, until tender.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- Cut a slit on the top of each potato and fluff the inside.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, and bacon.
- Serve warm.
Notes
For a crispy skin, ensure each potato is coated evenly with oil and salt. You can customize toppings based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: loaded baked potatoes, comfort food, vegetarian recipe, easy dinner