Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with loaded baked potatoes, where crispy skin meets fluffy potato topped with melted cheddar, crispy bacon, and creamy sour cream. This dish is perfect for sharing at family gatherings or enjoying a cozy night in. Customize your toppings to create a meal that satisfies every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked bacon bits
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Scrub russet potatoes under cold water, dry them, and pierce with a fork.
- Bake directly on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Slice each potato open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Top with cheddar cheese and bacon bits.
- Finish with sour cream and green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded baked potato (300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg