These stuffed potatoes are a hearty and satisfying dish, perfect as a main course or side. The combination of creamy potato, cheese, and savory fillings makes it a crowd-pleaser.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
1h
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 tbsp butter
- 100 g cheddar cheese
- 3 green onions
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp pepper
- 4 potatoes
- 1 tsp salt
- 120 ml sour cream
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
Step 2
Wash and dry the potatoes. Prick each potato several times with a fork.
Step 3
Rub the potatoes with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes, until tender.
Step 5
Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly.
Step 6
Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a small border of potato around the skin.
Step 7
In a bowl, mash the potato flesh with butter, sour cream, and half of the cheddar cheese.
Step 8
Stir in the chopped green onions and crumbled bacon.
Step 9
Spoon the potato mixture back into the potato skins and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
Step 10
Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.