Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup bacon bits
- 1/4 cup chives or green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub russet potatoes under running water and pat dry. Poke holes all over with a fork.
- Rub each potato generously with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Once baked, slice each potato down the center without cutting through completely. Fluff the insides with a fork and load with sour cream, cheese, bacon bits, and chives.
- For an added kick, drizzle hot sauce or sprinkle paprika before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded baked potato (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 50mg