Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of Loaded Baked Potatoes Bacon Cheddar. Each fluffy russet potato is generously filled with crispy bacon, rich cheddar cheese, and topped with creamy sour cream and fresh green onions. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings and offers endless customization to satisfy any palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub and poke holes in potatoes; rub with olive oil and salt.
- 2. Bake potatoes directly on the rack for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- 3. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy; drain on paper towels and crumble.
- 4. Once baked, slice potatoes open and fluff insides with a fork.
- 5. Fill each potato with cheddar cheese and bacon; return to oven for another 10 minutes until cheese melts.
- 6. Top with sour cream and green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded potato (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg