Loaded Baked Potatoes with Cheese, Bacon & Sour Cream

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Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Loaded Baked Potatoes with Cheese recipe. Stuffed with gooey melted cheese, crispy bacon, and a dollop of sour cream, these potatoes are a hearty and satisfying dish.

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Loaded Baked Potatoes with Cheese

Who can say no to a soft buttery baked potato filled with cheese? Not me that’s for sure!

These loaded baked potatoes with cheese and bacon are filling and comforting, and an easy meal any night of the week.

You can enjoy them as they come, or top them with some Greek yogurt or sour cream and some snipped chives for added freshness.

Loaded baked potatoes (although in the UK we call them jacket potatoes!) also make a great side dish for chicken or steak.

Use nice big potatoes when enjoying as a main meal (maybe with a salad on the side), and smaller ones as a side.

Recipe for Loaded Baked Potatoes

Ingredients & Equipment Used In This Recipe

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Ingredients Needed For Loaded Baked Potatoes

  • Fresh ProduceBaking Potatoes (Idaho, Russet, King Edward, Maris Piper), Chives
  • ProteinBacon
  • DairyCheddar Jack Cheese (or a mix of Sharp (Strong) Cheddar and Monterey Jack or similar), Sour Cream
  • PantrySea Salt

The complete list of ingredients with measurements is found on the recipe card at the end of this post.


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Loaded Baked Potatoes with Cheese, Bacon & Sour Cream

How Do I Make Loaded Baked Potatoes with Cheese?

The printable recipe card with the full ingredients list and instructions can be found at the end of this post.

Step 1 – Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F/200°C/Gas 6. Place a wire rack on top of a large, rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat. Set it aside.

Step 2 – Prepare Potatoes: Drizzle each potato with a little olive oil and use your hands to thoroughly coat. Pierce the potatoes several times with a fork and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.

Step 3 – Bake Potatoes: Place the prepared potatoes onto the wire rack and cook in the center of the preheated oven for about 60 minutes or until they are fork-tender. Leave the oven on.

Step 4 – Scoop Potatoes: Remove the potatoes from the oven and leave them to cool for about 10 minutes. Once cool enough to handle, cut an oval-shaped opening into the top of each potato and carefully remove the skin from the opening.

Scoop out the baked flesh inside with a spoon and transfer it to a medium bowl. Do not cut all the way through the potato.

Step 5 – Make Filling: Add ½ cup of cheese and ⅔ cup of bacon to the bowl of potato flesh. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine.

Step 6 – Cook Potatoes: Divide the potato mixture equally between the four potato skins and place them back in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

Step 7 – Finish & Serve: Remove the stuffed potatoes from the oven and sprinkle the remaining cheese and bacon between them. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of fresh chives. Enjoy!

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Printable Loaded Baked Potatoes with Cheese Recipe Card

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Loaded Baked Potatoes

Michelle Ordever
Indulge in a comforting classic with Loaded Baked Potatoes oozing with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and sour cream for a mouthwatering delight that satisfies with every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 607 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large baking potatoes washed and patted dry
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp coarse sea salt
  • ¾ cup Cheddar Jack* cheese shredded, divided
  • 6 strips bacon cooked crispy and crumbled, divided
  • 3 Tbsp fresh chives finely chopped
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C/Gas 6. Place a wire rack on top of a large, rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat. Set it aside.
  • Drizzle each potato with a little olive oil and use your hands to thoroughly coat. Pierce the potatoes several times with a fork and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
  • Place the prepared potatoes onto the wire rack and cook in the center of the preheated oven for about 60 minutes or until they are fork-tender. Leave the oven on.
  • Remove the potatoes from the oven and leave them to cool for about 10 minutes. Once cool enough to handle, cut an oval-shaped opening into the top of each potato and carefully remove the skin from the opening.
  • Scoop out the baked flesh inside with a spoon and transfer it to a medium bowl. Do not cut all the way through the potato.
  • Add ½ cup of cheese and ⅔ cup of bacon to the bowl of potato flesh. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine.
  • Divide the potato mixture equally between the four potato skins and place them back in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
  • Remove the stuffed potatoes from the oven and sprinkle the remaining cheese and bacon between them. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of fresh chives. Enjoy!

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Notes

*If not available, use equal amounts of shredded sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack (or similar) cheese

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 607kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 2329mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g

Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.

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