Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of stuffed baked potatoes, where crispy skin meets a fluffy interior, ready to be filled with your favorite toppings. Perfect for any occasion, these versatile delights combine rich butter, tangy sour cream, and savory cheese, ensuring every bite is a taste sensation. Whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a lively game night, these potatoes promise to impress and satisfy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes (about 8 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits
- 1/4 cup chopped chives or green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Wash and dry the russet potatoes.
- Poke holes all over each potato using a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes until soft when gently squeezed.
- Slice each potato down the middle without cutting through; fluff the insides with a fork.
- Add butter, sour cream, cheese, bacon bits, salt, and pepper into each potato; mix well.
- Return stuffed potatoes to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed baked potato (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg