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Loaded Baked Potatoes
These Loaded Baked Potatoes are perfect when serving guests. Make a DIY topping bar and let everyone dig in!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 8 potato halves
Calories: 221 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 medium baking potatoes scrubbed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping
Add-Ins
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 4 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Poke holes in the potatoes with a fork. Coat the outside of each potato with olive oil and salt to taste. Bake directly on the middle rack for 50-60 minutes. (see notes for air fryer or microwave directions).
- Remove from the oven and cool about 20 minutes.
- Cut each potato in ½ lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the flesh leaving a ⅛-inch shell.
- Combine the scooped potato with sour cream, butter, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mash until smooth.
- Stir in the add-ins to combine. Spoon filling into each potato skin and top with cheddar cheese.
- Place on a baking sheet with parchment paper for 15-20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
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Notes
- Potatoes: If using thin-skinned potatoes (red potatoes or Yukon gold) leave a ¼-inch thick skin when scooping out the flesh so they hold their shape.
- Baking Potatoes: *Be sure to poke holes in the potatoes with a fork before baking, otherwise, they could explode in the oven!
- Baked Potatoes can be cooked in the microwave or air fryer if desired.
- Level Up: If you'd like to add roasted garlic to the filling. cut ½ inch off the top of a whole head of garlic. Drizzle generously with olive oil and wrap in foil. Bake along with the potatoes until tender and golden. Squeeze out the cloves and chop or mash to add to the filling.
- Filling: Bake an extra potato if you'd like them to be overstuffed. The filling can be spooned in or piped with a piping bag.
- Make Ahead/Freezing: Potatoes can be prepared and frozen before baking. To bake from frozen, cook at 350°F for 35-40 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1loaded potato
Calories
221
(11%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
241mg
(10%)
Potassium
505mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
331IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
165mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8potato halves
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1loaded potato | |
| Calories | 221 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 241mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 505mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 331IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.