Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this loaded baked potato recipe. Fluffy russet potatoes are baked to perfection and topped with crispy bacon, creamy sour cream, and fresh chives. This dish is not only a feast for your taste buds but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it perfect for any occasion. Enjoy customizing with your favorite toppings for a meal that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Russet potatoes (approximately 8 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup crispy bacon bits
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chopped chives or green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dry the russet potatoes, then prick them several times with a fork.
- Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt.
- Place directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Remove from the oven, slice open lengthwise, fluff the insides with a fork, and top with bacon bits, sour cream, and chives.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded baked potato (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg