Bacon and Cheddar Baked Potatoes

These loaded baked potatoes are filled with crispy bacon and melted cheddar cheese, making them a delicious and satisfying side dish.

Ingredients - Serves 4

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash the potatoes and pat them dry. Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly.
Cut a slit lengthwise in each potato and gently squeeze the ends to open up the potato.
Fluff the insides of the potatoes with a fork.
Sprinkle each potato with salt and pepper.
Divide the crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese evenly among the potatoes, stuffing them into the slits.
Return the potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
Top each potato with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
Serve hot and enjoy!