Description
A heartwarming dish featuring fluffy russet potatoes loaded with creamy toppings, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dry the potatoes thoroughly, then poke a few holes in each potato with a fork.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for about 45-60 minutes, until tender.
- Let cool slightly, then carefully cut a slit down the middle of each potato.
- Gently squeeze the sides to open.
- Add butter and sour cream, then season with salt and pepper.
- Top with shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize toppings to suit your tastes. Consider using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: baked potato, loaded potato, comfort food, easy recipes, vegetarian options
