Loaded Baked Potato (Oven Shortcut)
Crisp-skinned fluffy baked potato finished with classic toppings—fast start via microwave then oven finish.
Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
easy
comfortsidecheap
Ingredients
2largerusset potatoes
2tspolive oil
1/2tspsalt
1/2cupcheddar, shredded
1/4cupsour cream
2tbspgreen onion, sliced
2tbspcooked bacon, crumbled(optional)
Nutrition
Calories
480
240 per serving
Protein
15g
30% DV
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
1
Scrub potatoes; prick with fork 6–8 times.
2
Microwave both on plate 6–7 minutes turning once until beginning to soften.
3
Rub with oil and salt; place directly on 425°F oven rack 20–25 minutes until skins crisp and center yields.
4
Split lengthwise, fluff interior with fork.
5
Top with cheese, sour cream, onion, bacon if using.