Loaded Baked Potatoes
A versatile and delicious side dish that's easy to make and can also be customized to suit any taste.
Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 3/4 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 3 medium scallions chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar
- 4 strips bacon chopped into small pieces, then cooked
- 2 tbsp chives chopped, for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)
- Prick the top of the potato with a fork then rub each potato with oil
- Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hr.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and cut each into half (lengthwise)
- Using a spoon, gently scoop out the inside flesh of the potatoes and transfer to a bowl. Do not throw the skin Tip; if potatoes are not fully cooked, microwave for 2-3 minutes before the next step
- Add the melted butter, sour cream, scallions, salt, pepper, half the cheese and combine with a fork until evenly mixed
- Using a spoon, transfer the mixture back into the potato skin and bake for 10 min
- Sprinkle the potatoes with the remaining cheese and bacon and bake for another 5 minutes
- Garnish with chives and serve
- Enjoy!
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Notes
Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe
Nutrition
Calories: 507kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 13gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 756mgPotassium: 909mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 781IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 227mgIron: 2mg
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