Description
These loaded baked potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a cozy night in or as a crowd-pleasing side dish. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these potatoes are topped with gooey cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, tangy sour cream, and fresh green onions, creating a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 4 large russet potatoes
Toppings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Prepare the potatoes: Scrub the potatoes clean and dry them thoroughly. Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes until skins are crisp and insides are soft.
- Assemble the toppings: Remove potatoes from the oven, let cool for 5 minutes, then slice each lengthwise and fluff the insides. Add butter, cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream, and green onions. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon or use crispy chickpeas/mushrooms.
- Experiment with additional toppings like steamed broccoli, salsa, or chili for a twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded potato
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
