Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with a loaded baked potato, featuring a fluffy interior topped with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and tangy sour cream. This delightful dish is perfect for cozy nights or gatherings, offering an explosion of flavor in every bite. Follow this simple recipe to create restaurant-quality results effortlessly!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Russet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 strips bacon (cooked until crispy)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dry the potatoes thoroughly. Prick each potato with a fork, rub with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then drain and chop.
- Once baked, slice open each potato and fluff the insides with a fork. Top with cheese, bacon bits, sour cream, and green onions.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded potato (250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg