Cheesy Baked Potatoes
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Cheesy Baked Potatoes—crispy-skinned perfection loaded with creamy cheddar cheese, fluffy potato insides, and a savory medley of butter, sour cream, and green onions. This crowd-pleasing recipe starts with oven-baked Russet potatoes brushed in olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper for a crisp exterior. Once baked, they’re sliced open, fluffed, and generously topped with melted cheddar cheese that bubbles to golden perfection in the oven. Finished with creamy sour cream and bright green onion garnish, these baked potatoes are the perfect side dish or hearty main course. Easy to make and packed with irresistible flavors, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners, holiday feasts, or any occasion in need of a cheesy, comforting delight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1.5 cups, shredded Cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Green onions
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 4 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Scrub the potatoes under running water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a clean towel.
Use a fork to pierce each potato several times. This will allow steam to escape during baking.
Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Place the potatoes directly on the middle oven rack and bake for about 60 minutes, or until the skins are crisp and a skewer inserts easily through the center.
Remove the potatoes from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).
Slice each potato open lengthwise. Using a fork, gently fluff the insides to create a soft texture, and add a tablespoon of butter to each potato.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over each potato, ensuring coverage reaches any open parts.
Place the potatoes back in the oven on a baking sheet and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
Remove the potatoes from the oven, top with a dollop of sour cream, and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2777 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 146.6 g | 188% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.5 g | 368% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 330 mg | 110% | |
| Sodium | 4314 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 294.1 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 74.8 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1066 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 7277 mg | 155% | |
*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.
