Description
Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining fluffy, baked potatoes with a creamy filling of cheese, bacon, and sour cream. Topped with fresh green onions, these potatoes offer a delightful mix of flavors and textures that make them a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, this recipe allows you to indulge in a rich and savory experience with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup bacon bits
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake whole potatoes on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes until fork-tender.
- Allow potatoes to cool slightly, then cut in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides into a bowl.
- Mix potato flesh with butter, sour cream, cheese, bacon bits, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Spoon the mixture back into the potato skins.
- Bake stuffed potatoes again for 15-20 minutes until heated through and tops are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg