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Loaded Baked Potato

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F with rack centered.
  2. Scrub potatoes; pat dry and prick several times with fork.
  3. Rub all over with oil; sprinkle generously with sea salt.
  4. Bake directly on rack 60-75 minutes until skins are crispy and insides fork-tender.
  5. Remove; cool 5 minutes, then cut a deep lengthwise slit in each top.
  6. Gently squeeze ends to open; fluff insides with fork.
  7. Add 1 tablespoon butter to each; let melt inside.
  8. Top generously with cheddar, bacon, a dollop of sour cream, and chives; serve.