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Gourmet Baked Potatoes

Deliciously fluffy baked potatoes topped with gourmet ingredients for an elevated side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Potatoes
  • 4 large Russet potatoes Scrubbed and dried
Toppings
  • 1 cup Sour cream For serving
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese For topping
  • 1/2 cup Chopped green onions For garnish
  • 1/2 cup Cooked bacon bits Optional topping
  • 1/4 cup Butter For serving
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper For seasoning

Method
 

Prepare the Potatoes
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Poke several holes in each potato with a fork to allow steam to escape.
  3. Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  4. Wrap each potato in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet.
Bake the Potatoes
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Serve
  1. Remove the potatoes from the oven and unwrap them carefully.
  2. Cut a slit down the center of each potato and fluff the insides with a fork.
  3. Top with butter, sour cream, cheese, green onions, and bacon bits as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding garlic powder or smoked paprika to the potatoes before baking.

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