Loaded baked potatoes with bacon and cheese
Are you looking for an easy loaded potatoes recipe? Look no further than these baked potatoes with bacon and cheese! This is a mouthwatering combination that takes the classic spud to a whole new level of deliciousness.
Equipment
- Large baking sheet
Ingredients
- 5 large Russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
Toppings:
- Butter
- ½ cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup Sour cream
- Green onions
- 2 to 4 strips Bacon (or ¼ to ½ cup cup bacon crumbles depending on how much you want in your baked potatoes)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside, then preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Wash and scrub potatoes, then pat them dry with paper towels.
- Prick holes around each potato with a fork then arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush oil all over the each potato before seasoning with salt and pepper. You can add other spices, such as garlic powder, paprika, or cayenne if you prefer.
- Bake the potatoes for 50-60 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 205°F (96°C) or until a fork tender. Feel free to add more time as needed.
- While potatoes are cooking, cook bacon on the stove top or air fryer till crispy. Let it cool before chopping it up. Set aside for when you are ready to add the toppings.
- Once potatoes are fully cooked, remove baking sheet from oven, let it rest for 5 mins then use a knife to cut each potato lengthwise and gently pull it open. (Be careful cos it will be steaming hot)
- Push the ends towards each other and use a fork to fluff up the inside.
- Add the butter to the fluffed insides of the potatoes, then top with shredded cheese, and bacon bits. Return the potatoes back to the oven for 5 mins to melt the cheese.
- Bring of the potatoes then top with sour cream and green onions or chives. Serve warm.
Notes
- Foil can be used instead of parchment to line the baking sheet.
- Pricking holes in the potatoes helps vent steam and prevent the potatoes from exploding.
- Choose potatoes of uniform size for even cooking.
- If the potatoes are hot enough to melt the cheese. No need to pop it back in the oven. Just finish off with the toppings and serve.
- Top with your favorite extras like guacamole, salsa, hot sauce, jalapeños, red pepper flakes, etc.
- You can use store bought or homemade bacon bits.
Nutrition
Calories: 422kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 12gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 503mgPotassium: 1.579mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 192IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 3mg
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