Cheesy Stuffed Potatoes
Get ready to elevate your comfort food game with these irresistibly indulgent Cheesy Stuffed Potatoes! Perfectly baked russet potatoes are hollowed out and loaded with a creamy blend of sour cream, melted butter, sharp cheddar cheese, crispy crumbled bacon, and the subtle kick of garlic powder. Each potato is then topped with more golden, bubbly cheddar for a mouthwatering finish. With hints of fresh green onion and a crispy, savory bacon garnish, this recipe is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ideal for a cozy family dinner or a crowd-pleasing side dish, these stuffed potatoes are easy to make and pack a flavorful punch. Ready in just over an hour, they’re a wholesome and hearty treat the whole family will adore. Indulge in this decadent spin on classic baked potatoes today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 0.25 cup green onions, sliced
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Scrub and wash the potatoes thoroughly under running water. Pat them dry with a towel.
Pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
Rub each potato with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
Place the potatoes directly on the middle oven rack and bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until tender and a fork easily pierces through the flesh.
Once baked, remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly until they are safe to handle.
Cut each potato in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl, leaving about 1/4 inch of an edge around the potato skin to maintain shape.
Add butter, sour cream, half of the cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, green onions, garlic powder, and a little more salt and pepper to the potato flesh. Mash everything together until well combined and creamy.
Place the potato shells on a baking sheet. Fill each shell with the mashed potato mixture, pressing the filling gently to pack it in.
Top the stuffed potatoes with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with extra green onions or crumbled bacon if desired before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3186 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 189.0 g | 242% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.1 g | 446% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 439 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 5407 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 274.9 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.0 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.4 g | ||
| Protein | 111.2 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1134 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 7369 mg | 157% | |
*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.
