A delicious and hearty dish of russet potatoes filled with a flavorful mix of ingredients.
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes washed and dried
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 tablespoons green onions chopped
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pierce each potato a few times with a fork. Place them directly on the oven rack and bake for about 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool down enough to handle.
- Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of shell, and place the scooped-out flesh into a bowl.
- Mash the potato flesh with melted butter, sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fill the potato shells with the mashed mixture and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for an additional 15 minutes until the tops are lightly golden and the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with extra green onions and serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 14gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg