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Loaded Baked Potatoes

Cultural Context

Loaded baked potatoes are a classic American comfort food, often served as a side dish or a hearty meal. Traditionally topped with ingredients like cheese, bacon, and sour cream, they embody the spirit of casual dining and gatherings. Today, they are popular in various forms, with endless topping variations, making them a versatile choice for any occasion.

AmericanUSmain
60 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 large russet potatoes
olive oil
salt
softened butter
sour cream
cheddar cheese
green onion
chopped bacon
black pepper

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: colby cheese

Colby cheese is often less expensive and melts well.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while ham is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, and margarine is often cheaper.

1

Wash and dry the russet potatoes with a paper towel.

2

Pierce the potatoes with a fork to help them cook evenly in the oven.

3

Add olive oil to the potatoes, ensuring they are completely covered.

4

Sprinkle salt on both sides of the potatoes to taste.

5

Bake the potatoes at 400°F for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until easily pierced with a knife.

6

Let the potatoes rest a little to cool for easier handling.

7

Cut the potatoes lengthwise on top and scoop out the insides into a medium bowl.

8

Add softened butter, sour cream, cheddar cheese (or any cheese), green onion (preferably the white part), and chopped bacon to the potato insides.

9

Mix the potato filling well and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

10

Place the potato filling back into the potato skins.

11

Top with more cheddar cheese and bacon.

12

Place the stuffed potatoes back in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts.

13

Remove from the oven and optionally add more sour cream and green onions for garnish.

Cooking Techniques

bakingmixing

Equipment Needed

ovenmedium bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Stuffed Baked PotatoesTwice-Baked Potatoes

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