Loaded Baked Potatoes 4 Ways

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LOADED BAKED POTATOES 4 WAYS

Bacon Cheddar Baked Potato
Servings: 3

INGREDIENTS
3 russet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
½ cup scallions, chopped
¾ cup bacon, chopped, divided
½ cup sour cream, plus more for topping
1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon pepper
Chives, to serve

PREPARATION
Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C.
On a baking sheet, oil the potatoes well and sprinkle with salt.
Bake for one hour. If making more potatoes, an additional 15 minutes per potato is needed.
Once cooled, cut the potatoes vertically, scoop out the inside, and transfer to a bowl.
In the bowl with the scooped out potato, add the cheese, scallions, ½ cup of bacon, sour cream, butter, milk, and pepper, and mix well.
Scoop the potato mixture back into the hollowed-out potatoes and top with cheddar cheese and remaining ¼ cup of bacon bits.
Bake an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Serve warm with sour cream and chives!

Breakfast Baked Potato
Servings: 3

INGREDIENTS
3 russet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon butter
2 ounces cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon bacon, diced
3 eggs
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chives, chopped

PREPARATION
Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C.
On a baking sheet, oil the potatoes well and sprinkle with salt.
Bake for about one hour. If making more potatoes, an additional 15 minutes per potato is needed.
Once cooled, cut the potatoes vertically, scoop out the inside, and save the scooped out insides (for mashed potatoes, etc.).
Spread butter on the inside of each scooped out potato.
Add cheese, bacon, one egg per potato, salt, and pepper. Top with chives.
Bake 25 minutes, until the egg white has cooked through.
Serve warm with chives!

Broccoli Cheddar Baked Potato
Servings: 3

INGREDIENTS
3 russet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
½ cup broccoli, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
¼ cup milk
Sour cream, to serve
Chives, to serve

PREPARATION
Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C.
On a baking sheet, oil the potatoes well and sprinkle with salt.
Bake for about one hour. If making more potatoes, an additional 15 minutes per potato is needed.
Once cooled, cut the potatoes vertically, scoop out the inside, and transfer to a bowl.
In the bowl with the scooped out potatoes, add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, broccoli, salt, pepper, and milk. Mix well.
Scoop the potato mixture back into the potatoes and top with cheddar cheese.
Bake an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Serve warm with sour cream and chives!

Southwestern Baked Potato
Servings: 3

INGREDIENTS
3 russet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
½ pound ground beef
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup tomatoes, diced
1 cup cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
Guacamole, to serve

PREPARATION
Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C.
On a baking sheet, oil the potatoes well and sprinkle with salt.
Bake for about one hour. If making more potatoes, an additional 15 minutes per potato is needed.
In a skillet over high heat, add the ground beef with a bit of oil.
Add the taco seasoning, black beans, and tomatoes. You may want to drain the ground beef mixture once cooked if there’s too much liquid.
Once the potatoes are cooled, cut them vertically, scoop out the inside, and transfer to a bowl.
In the bowl with the scooped out potatoes, add the ground beef mixture and cheddar cheese. Mix well.
Scoop the potato mixture back into the potatoes and top with cheddar cheese.
Bake an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Serve warm with guacamole!

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