Baked Potato with Green Onions
Elevate your comfort food game with this irresistible Baked Potato with Green Onions recipe, a perfect combination of crispy potato skins and fluffy, buttery insides. Seasoned with olive oil, salt, and pepper, these large russet potatoes are baked to perfection, then loaded with creamy sour cream, melted cheddar cheese, and freshly sliced green onions for a burst of flavor in every bite. A quick 10-minute prep time and simple ingredients make this dish an easy yet impressive choice for dinner, family gatherings, or as a hearty side. Whether you're savoring these baked potatoes on their own or pairing them with your favorite entrée, their savory toppings and crispy texture are sure to steal the show.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup, sliced green onions
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Wash the potatoes thoroughly under cold running water, scrubbing off any dirt. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Using a fork, prick each potato several times to allow steam to escape during baking.
Rub each potato with olive oil to coat, and sprinkle them evenly with salt and black pepper.
Place the potatoes directly on the middle rack of your preheated oven. Arrange a baking sheet on a lower rack to catch any drips, if necessary.
Bake the potatoes for 50 to 60 minutes, until the skins are crispy and a fork easily pierces through the middle when tested.
While the potatoes are baking, slice the green onions and set aside.
Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
Make a deep slit in the top of each potato and slightly squeeze the ends together to open up the potato.
Fluff the insides of the potatoes with a fork, and add a tablespoon of butter into each, allowing it to melt.
Top each potato with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese, and a generous amount of sliced green onions.
Serve the potatoes immediately while hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
684 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.2 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.3 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 731 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.4 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 17.4 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 326 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1659 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
