Description
Loaded baked potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining a crispy skin with a fluffy interior, ready to be topped with your favorite ingredients. Picture this: a steaming potato filled with melty cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, and a dollop of sour cream. Perfect for cozy gatherings or casual dinners, these loaded potatoes promise to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup cooked bacon bits
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
- 4 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Scrub the Russet potatoes clean and poke several holes in each with a fork.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender when squeezed.
- Slice open each potato lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork. Add butter first, then layer on cheddar cheese, bacon bits, sour cream, and green onions.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato (250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg