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Gourmet Baked Potatoes

Deliciously fluffy baked potatoes topped with gourmet ingredients, perfect for a Father's Day celebration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main 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 serving
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Green Onions For garnish
  • 1/2 cup Crispy Bacon Bits For garnish
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil For drizzling
  • 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 each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
  3. Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  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 tender when pierced with a fork.
Serve
  1. Remove the potatoes from the oven and unwrap them carefully.
  2. Cut a slit in the top of each potato and gently squeeze the ends to open.
  3. Top with sour cream, cheddar cheese, green onions, and bacon bits as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on personal preferences. Other great options include jalapeños, guacamole, or chili.

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