Description
Crispy-skinned baked potatoes stuffed with fluffy insides, melty cheese, crispy bacon, and creamy sour cream — comfort food perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 4 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp chopped chives
- Olive oil and salt (for baking)
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Scrub potatoes, rub with olive oil and salt, and bake for 50–60 minutes until tender.
- Let cool slightly, then slice open the tops and fluff insides with a fork.
- Add butter and cheddar cheese, allowing it to melt into the potato.
- Top with a spoonful of sour cream, crumbled bacon, and chopped chives.
- Season with black pepper and serve hot.
- Optional: add extra toppings like jalapeños, green onions, or ranch drizzle.
- Serve immediately for a cozy, hearty side or meal.
Notes
- For best results, choose large russet potatoes for a fluffy interior.
- Feel free to customize toppings based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg