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How to Make Loaded Baked Potato - A Step-by-Step Guide

Loaded baked potatoes are a classic comfort food that are perfect for a cozy night in or a hearty side dish for a dinner party. They are a versatile dish that can be customized with a variety of toppings to suit your taste preferences. Whether you're a fan of traditional toppings like cheese and bacon or you prefer to load up your potato with a variety of veggies and herbs, there are countless ways to enjoy this delicious dish.

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Ingredients

  • 6 russet potatoes
  • 12 strips bacon
  • 1 pound broccoli florets
  • ¾ cup diced red bell pepper
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 cups grated Cheddar cheese
  • 8 green onions, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 loaded potato halves

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Pierce each potato with a paring knife and roast in the oven until tender, about 1 hour, depending on the size of your potatoes.
  • Meanwhile, dice up bacon. Heat a saute pan over medium heat and cook bacon until crispy, about 7 minutes. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving bacon fat in the pan.
  • Return the saute pan with reserved bacon fat to the heat. Cook broccoli and red pepper for 2 minutes. Add water and allow to cook until water has evaporated. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • When potatoes are done cooking, remove and allow to cool enough to handle. Cut them in half and scoop out a portion of the insides with a spoon, leaving about a 1/4-inch border on the skins.
  • Mix scooped-out potato with 1/2 of the bacon, broccoli-red pepper mixture, sour cream, salt, pepper, and 1/2 of the Cheddar together in a bowl.
  • Divide the filling and add it back into the potato skins.
  • Return stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake until heated through, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove and top with remaining bacon, Cheddar, and green onions.

    • Nutrition

    344 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 58mg
    • Sodium: 675mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 69mg
    • Calcium: 334mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 733mg

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    Stuffed recipes
    Grilled recipes
    Skillet recipes
    Soup recipes