Description
Loaded baked potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, transforming simple russets into a delicious canvas for creamy butter, rich sour cream, savory bacon bits, and melted cheddar cheese. This dish is perfect for cozy evenings, casual gatherings, or weeknight meals. With endless topping options, you can create a personalized masterpiece that brings warmth and joy to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large russet potatoes
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup crispy bacon bits
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Scrub the russet potatoes clean and poke holes with a fork.
- Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Once cool enough to handle, slice each potato open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork. Add butter, salt, and pepper.
- Top with sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and green onions. Customize with additional toppings if desired.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded baked potato (200g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 40mg