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Loaded Baked Potato Dad Style Recipe

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An easy, hearty comfort dinner featuring loaded baked russet potatoes with cheese, bacon bits, sour cream, and green onions. Perfect for busy weeknights and customizable for vegetarians.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large russet potatoes (about 2 pounds)
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled or ½ cup store-bought bacon bits
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 200g)
  • 1 cup sour cream (240ml)
  • 4 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons butter (60g)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional extras: jalapeños, chopped tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Wash and dry russet potatoes, poke each 6-8 times with a fork. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  2. Place potatoes directly on oven rack or baking sheet. Bake for 45-60 minutes until skins are crisp and insides are soft.
  3. While potatoes bake, cook bacon in skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain and crumble. Skip if using store-bought bacon bits.
  4. Grate cheddar cheese, slice green onions, and prepare sour cream. Chop any optional extras like jalapeños or tomatoes.
  5. Slice open baked potatoes lengthwise and fluff insides with a fork. Add 1 tablespoon butter inside each potato to melt.
  6. Sprinkle bacon bits and cheese over hot potatoes so cheese melts. Top with sour cream and green onions. Add optional extras if desired.
  7. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Poke holes in potatoes before baking to prevent explosions. Rub skins with oil and salt for crispy texture. Add butter inside the potato while hot for creaminess. Use freshly shredded sharp cheddar for best melt. Assemble toppings just before serving to avoid soggy potatoes. Can substitute bacon with sautéed mushrooms for vegetarian version. Reheat leftovers in skillet with splash of milk or sour cream for best texture.

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Keywords: loaded baked potato, comfort food, easy dinner, hearty meal, bacon, cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, weeknight dinner, budget-friendly

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