Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes (about 1 lb each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup crispy bacon bits
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chives or green onions, finely chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and dry the russet potatoes; poke holes all over with a fork.
- Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt.
- Place potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender, flipping halfway through.
- Let cool slightly, then slice open lengthwise and fluff insides with a fork.
- Load each potato with cheese, bacon bits, and sour cream.
- Garnish with chives or green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg