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Oven Baked Potatoes - The Battle of The Spuds
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Oven Baked Potatoes - The Battle of The Spuds

This recipe for Oven Baked Potatoes involves baking whole, scrubbed potatoes wrapped in foil with butter and sea salt. The slow bake at moderate temperature produces tender potatoes with soft interiors. After baking, the potatoes are split open and topped with butter, crème fraîche or sour cream, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and chives for a flavorful loaded baked potato experience with optional blue or goat cheese and green onions.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 524 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

BAKED POTATOES
  • 4 potato washed and scrubbed
  • butter unsalted
  • salt sea salt
TOPPINGS
  • 8 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 1 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
  • 4 lices Bacon crisped and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chive fresh
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
OPTIONAL
  • 8 ounces blue cheese or goat cheese
  • green onions chopped into small round

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven at 375 degrees.
  2. Wash the potatoes, poke them with a fork. Spread lightly all over the potatoes with butter and sprinkle salt all over it.
  3. Wrap the potatoes on aluminum foil and place them directly on the oven baking rack.
  4. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender when squeezed.
  5. When the potatoes are done, cut them down the middle and squeeze both ends. Add butter and all the ingredients that you wish to add.

Nutrition Information

Calories 524kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 25g (125%) Cholesterol 102mg (34%) Sodium 815mg (34%) Potassium 1024mg (22%) Fiber 5g (20%) Vitamin A 1165IU (23%) Vitamin C 24.8mg (28%) Calcium 370mg (37%) Iron 7.1mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 524

% Daily Value*

Calories 524kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 25g 125%
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 815mg 34%
Potassium 1024mg 22%
Fiber 5g 20%
Vitamin A 1165IU 23%
Vitamin C 24.8mg 28%
Calcium 370mg 37%
Iron 7.1mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.