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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
4 large potatoes
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

2

Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly.

3

Prick each potato several times with a fork.

4

Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

5

Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.

6

Remove the potatoes from the oven and let cool slightly.

7

Cut a slit down the center of each potato and gently squeeze the ends to open them up.

8

Fluff the insides with a fork and add butter, mixing until melted.

9

Stir in sour cream, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika to taste.

10

Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of each potato.

11

Add cooked bacon pieces and chopped green onions as toppings.

12

Return the potatoes to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

13

Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions if desired.

Cooking Techniques

bakingmixing

Equipment Needed

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Stuffed Baked PotatoesTwice-Baked Potatoes

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