For extra crispy skins, brush the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt before baking. Feel free to substitute other cheeses, such as Gruyere or Monterey Jack. Add a dollop of your favorite hot sauce for a spicy kick. This can easily be made vegetarian by omitting the bacon and using a little olive oil to cook the vegetables.
Loaded Baked Potato
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 10 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 30 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS22
Elevate the humble baked potato to a decadent experience with this recipe. Crispy bacon, vibrant broccoli, and sharp cheddar combine for a symphony of flavors that will transform your dinner into a celebration. A truly satisfying dish!
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate24 g
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Cholesterol58 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein17 g
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Saturated Fat12 g
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Sodium675 mg
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Sugar2 g
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Fat21 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). (5 minutes)
02
Step
1 hrs 10 mins
Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Place directly on the oven rack and bake until tender when pierced with a knife, about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, depending on size.
03
Step
7 mins
While potatoes bake, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on paper towels to drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet.
04
Step
7 mins
Add broccoli and red bell pepper to the skillet with the reserved bacon fat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add water, cover, and steam until broccoli is bright green and slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
05
Step
5 mins
Once potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them in half lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch border of potato in the skins. Place the potato skins on a baking sheet.
06
Step
0 mins
In a large bowl, mash the scooped-out potato with half of the cooked bacon, half of the broccoli-pepper mixture, sour cream, salt, pepper, and half of the Cheddar cheese. Mix well to combine.
07
Step
11 mins
Divide the potato mixture evenly among the potato skins, mounding it slightly. Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake until heated through and the cheese is melted, about 10-12 minutes.
08
Step
0 mins
Remove from oven and top with remaining bacon, Cheddar cheese, and green onions. Serve immediately.
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Elijah Purdy
Jun 28, 2025I added a little garlic powder to the potato mixture and it was delicious!
Maggie Schamberger
Jun 20, 2025I used sweet potatoes instead of russets, and it was a great twist on the original!
Marge Bogisich
Jun 18, 2025The broccoli and red pepper added a nice sweetness to the potatoes.
Freida Rau
May 22, 2025This recipe is amazing! My family loved it and asked for it again the next night.