Ingredients
– 4 large russet baking potatoes Provides fluffy texture as the base
– 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil Helps achieve crispy skin
– 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt Enhances overall flavor
– 6 slices bacon
– 4 tablespoons salted butter
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
– 1/4 cup sour cream
– 2 tablespoons chopped chives
Instructions
1-Preheat the oven and prepare the potatoes: scrubbing, drying, pricking, oiling, and salting them before placing on the lower rack.
2-Bake the potatoes: for about 1 hour until they’re soft, while cooking the bacon on the upper rack for 15 to 20 minutes until crispy.
3-Remove and crumble the bacon once it’s done.
4-Make a slit in each potato, add butter and black pepper inside, and mash gently without breaking the skin.
5-Top with cheese, sour cream, crumbled bacon, and chives, then serve right away for the best flavor.
Last Step:
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🥔 Use russet potatoes for their high starch and low moisture content, which results in the best texture.
🌿 Do not wrap the potatoes in foil to ensure the skin stays crispy.
🧂 Always rub the potatoes with oil and sprinkle with salt before baking for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish/Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian (can be made gluten-free)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded baked potato
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg