Loaded Baked Potatoes
Loaded baked potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, featuring fluffy russet potatoes generously topped with sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, tangy sour cream, and fresh chives. Perfect for cozy nights or as a star dish at gatherings, this recipe is simple to prepare yet packed with flavor. With customizable options for toppings, every bite promises warmth and satisfaction.
- 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 medium russet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup crumbled bacon (about 6 slices)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chopped chives or green onions
- 4 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Rinse and dry each potato; poke holes with a fork for steam to escape.
- Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on the baking sheet for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Carefully cut a slit down the center of each potato and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Top with butter, salt, pepper, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, sour cream, and chives.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded potato (300g)
- Calories: 586
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 893mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 66mg