Loaded Baked Potatoes
Experience the ultimate comfort food with loaded baked potatoes, featuring fluffy Russet potatoes topped with creamy butter, tangy sour cream, sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, and fresh chives. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, these customizable spuds are a crowd favorite that brings joy and delightful flavors to every meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Russet baking potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup bacon bits
- ¼ cup chopped chives or green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Scrub and dry each potato. Pierce several times with a fork.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake directly on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Slice open each potato, fluff the insides, and add butter until melted.
- Top with sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and chives before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato (250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg