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

Loaded Baked Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and topped with a mountain of delicious ingredients, these spuds are sure to satisfy even the most ravenous appetite. They are the perfect side dish for any meal and can even be enjoyed as a main course on their own.

What makes Loaded Baked Potatoes so irresistible is their versatility. You can load them up with almost any topping you desire, making them a customizable treat for everyone ...

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Ingredients

  • 6 large russet baking potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ¾ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons sour cream
  • 6 tablespoons green onions, chopped
  • 6 tablespoons grated sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 6 tablespoons diced cooked bacon

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 potatoes

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Toss potatoes with oil in a large bowl until well coated. Add garlic salt, chili powder, and pepper and continue to toss until spices are evenly distributed.
  • Place potatoes directly on the center rack of the preheated oven. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking until a toothpick inserted in the center of a potato offers little resistance, about 40 minutes more.
  • Slice each baked potato lengthwise down the center, add sour cream, green onions, Cheddar cheese, and bacon. Serve piping hot.
  • Nutrition

    311 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 559mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 38mg
    • Calcium: 106mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 893mg