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A loaded baked potato topped with cheese, bacon, and chives

Loaded Baked Potato

This recipe guides you through growing and preparing a delicious loaded baked potato, from planting to a perfectly cooked, topped dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 1 potato
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Potato
  • 1 seed potato
Toppings
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp bacon bits
  • 1 tbsp green onions, chopped

Equipment

  • oven
  • fork

Method
 

Growing the Potato
  1. Plant a seed potato in well-drained soil, ensuring it receives plenty of sunlight and water regularly.
  2. Allow approximately 3-4 months for the potato to grow and mature, then carefully harvest it from the soil.
Baking the Potato
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and scrub the harvested potato clean.
  2. Prick the potato multiple times with a fork, then bake directly on the oven rack for about 60 minutes, or until tender.
Loading the Potato
  1. Carefully slice open the hot baked potato lengthwise and fluff the interior with a fork.
  2. Generously fill the potato with butter, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and chopped green onions, then serve immediately.

Notes

For extra crispy skin, rub the potato with a little olive oil and salt before baking.