All-American Baked Potatoes
All-American Baked Potatoes might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 15. One serving contains 235 calories, 4g of protein, and 20g of fat. This recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Not Head to the store and pick up salt and pepper, cheddar, russet potatoes, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.
Instructions
Bake potatoes. IN THE OVEN: Preheat oven to 375F. Scrub potatoes and pat dry. Prick all over with a fork. Rub lightly with vegetable oil; sprinkle with salt.
Place on oven rack and bake until a knife inserted in center of potato slides in easily, about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. IN THE MICROWAVE: Scrub potatoes. Prick all over with a fork.
Place potatoes on a microwave-safe plate; microwave on high 4 minutes. Turn potatoes over and microwave until a knife inserted in center of potato slides in easily, 6 to 8 minutes longer. Cooking time will vary depending on the microwave.
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble 2 slices.
Cut a deep cross in tops of potatoes and squeeze to open. Fluff up flesh with a fork and season with salt and pepper. Divide crumbled bacon and half of sour cream, Cheddar and chives among potatoes and mix into flesh. Top with remaining sour cream, Cheddar, chives and bacon and serve.