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

Best way to grow a Loaded Baked Potato in 3 steps.Loaded Baked Potato

Learn how to cultivate and prepare a delicious loaded baked potato from scratch in just three simple steps, ensuring a fresh and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 1 potato
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Potato & Seasoning
  • 1 large Russet potato
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • pinch salt
Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 oz cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 2 tablespoons cooked bacon bits
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives (chopped)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Fork
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation & Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce the potato several times with a fork, rub with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and bake for 60-75 minutes until tender.
Topping Prep
  1. While the potato bakes, prepare your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, cooked bacon bits, chopped chives, and sour cream.
Load & Serve
  1. Once baked, carefully slice the potato lengthwise, fluff the interior with a fork, and generously load it with butter, cheese, sour cream, bacon, and chives before serving immediately.

Notes

Growing your own potatoes can take several months. This recipe assumes you have store-bought or pre-grown potatoes ready for baking and loading.