Perfect Baked Potato Recipe

A gorgeously loaded baked potato, crispy on the outside and overflowing with melty cheese, savory toppings, and buttery goodness.

Rated 5 by 2 parents

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Keyword: baked potato recipe, loaded baked potato, ultimate baked potato

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 1

Total Time: 1 10

Servings: people

Calories: 632kcal

Author: Parent Circle

Cost: $8.00

Equipment

1 oven preheated to 425°F
1 Baking Sheet lined with foil
1 Fork for poking holes
1 Mixing Bowl for preparing toppings

Ingredients

4 russet potatoes scrubbed clean
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sea salt for skin
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese sharp preferred
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup cooked bacon bits crispy
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
1/2 cup steamed broccoli florets optional
1/4 cup pickled jalapeños optional
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese optional
2 tbsp fresh chopped chives optional

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F. Scrub russet potatoes and pat dry. Poke several holes around each potato using a fork.
4 russet potatoes, 1 tsp sea salt
Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle generously with sea salt.
2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp sea salt
Place potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake for 45–60 minutes until crispy outside and tender inside.
While potatoes bake, shred cheddar cheese, crisp bacon bits, chop green onions, steam broccoli florets, and prepare melted butter, sour cream, pickled jalapeños, blue cheese crumbles, and chopped chives.
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup steamed broccoli florets, 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños, 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese, 2 tbsp fresh chopped chives
Once baked, split each potato open and fluff the insides. Top generously with melted butter, sour cream, shredded cheddar, bacon bits, green onions, broccoli, jalapeños, blue cheese crumbles, and fresh chives.
4 russet potatoes, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup steamed broccoli florets, 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños, 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese, 2 tbsp fresh chopped chives

Notes

Customize your potato bar with extras like sautéed mushrooms, chili, or BBQ pulled chicken. Always adjust toppings to suit your taste and dietary needs.

This recipe is an independent creation and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any brand.

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