Description
Loaded Baked Potato Supreme is a delicious and comforting dish featuring fluffy baked potatoes topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, and creamy sour cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Russet potatoes
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crispy bacon bits
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped chives
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub potatoes, dry them, and rub with olive oil and salt.
- Bake directly on the oven rack for 50–60 minutes until skins are crispy and insides tender.
- While baking, cook bacon until crisp, then crumble into small pieces.
- Slice each baked potato open lengthwise and fluff the inside with a fork, adding a bit of butter for richness.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese, allowing it to melt slightly from the heat.
- Spoon sour cream on top and finish with bacon bits and chopped chives.
- Serve immediately as a hearty side or comforting main dish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding additional toppings like jalapeños or green onions.
- Ensure potatoes are thoroughly cooked by checking for tenderness with a fork.
- This recipe can easily be doubled for larger servings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg