Loaded Baked Potato Recipe

Time1h 15m

Serves4

Loaded with cheddar cheese, bacon, chives & butter. Served with a side of sour cream.

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Prepare the Potatoes
Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
3
Season the Potatoes
Pierce each potato with a fork several times. Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
4
Bake the Potatoes
Place the prepared potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.

5
Cook the Bacon
While the potatoes are baking, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to drain.
6
Chop the Chives
Finely chop the chives and set aside.
7
Grate the Cheese
Grate the cheddar cheese and set aside.

8
Check Potatoes
Once the potatoes are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
9
Slice the Potatoes
Carefully slice each potato lengthwise and gently squeeze to open it up.
10
Add Toppings
Add 1 tablespoon of butter to each potato, followed by a generous amount of cheddar cheese. Crumble the crispy bacon on top and sprinkle with chopped chives.
11
Serve
Serve the loaded baked potatoes hot with a side of sour cream.