Baked Stuffed Potatoes with Crispy Bacon

Ingredients

1. 4 large baking potatoes
2. 6 slices of bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
3. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4. 1/2 cup sour cream
5. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
6. Salt and pepper to taste
7. Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)

Steps

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2: Scrub the baking potatoes and pierce them with a fork. Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for about 45-60 minutes or until they are tender when pierced with a knife.

Step 3: Once the potatoes are baked, allow them to cool slightly before handling.

Step 4: Cut the top off each potato and scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin layer to support the skin.

Step 5: In a bowl, mash the scooped-out potato flesh. Add crumbled crispy bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, unsalted butter, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 6: Stuff the potato skins with the bacon and cheese mixture, mounding it slightly on top.

Step 7: Place the stuffed potatoes on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the tops are golden and the cheese is melted.

Step 8: Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.

Serve these Baked Stuffed Potatoes with Crispy Bacon as a flavorful and satisfying dish, perfect for any occasion. Enjoy!