Loaded potato recipe: Discover Your New Favorite Dish!
A delicious and hearty loaded potato recipe that combines creamy potatoes with savory toppings for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and scrub the potatoes, then pierce them with a fork.
- Bake the potatoes for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the flesh into a bowl.
- Mix the scooped potato with butter, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
- Fill the potato skins with the mixture and top with cheese, bacon, and green onions.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon.
- Feel free to add other toppings like jalapeños or avocado.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded potato half
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg