Loaded Baked Potatoes
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these loaded baked potatoes, where crispy skin meets a fluffy interior, perfectly adorned with creamy sour cream, smoky bacon, and fresh chives. These delightful potatoes not only serve as a tasty main dish but also bring people together over shared memories and delicious toppings. Whether for a cozy family dinner or a lively potluck, this recipe is sure to impress and satisfy every palate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp coarse salt
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1 cup crispy bacon bits
- ¼ cup chopped chives
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse and pat dry the Russet potatoes; prick them several times with a fork.
- Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake directly on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes, until tender.
- Cool slightly, slice open lengthwise, fluff insides, and add butter, sour cream, cheese, bacon bits, and chives.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded baked potato (about 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg