Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Loaded Baked Potatoes! Fluffy russet potatoes come alive when topped with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, creamy sour cream, and fresh green onions. Perfect for chilly evenings or summer barbecues, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s the perfect way to create delicious family memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup bacon bits (cooked)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Scrub russet potatoes under cold water, pat dry, and pierce with a fork.
- Bake directly on the oven rack or on a foil-lined baking sheet for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- While baking, cook bacon until crispy; drain and chop. Grate cheddar cheese and slice green onions.
- Once baked, slice each potato down the middle and gently squeeze to open like a boat.
- Add butter inside each potato; season with salt and pepper. Top generously with cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, sour cream, and green onions.
- Serve immediately while warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded baked potato (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Customize your toppings! Try adding chives, chili, or jalapeños for an extra kick. For extra crispy skins, rub olive oil on the potatoes before baking.