Loaded Cracked Baked Potato
Directions
- 1Drop two potatoes onto your cutting board and grab a sharp knife.
- 2Cut each potato in half lengthwise.
- 3Cut a cross-hatch pattern into the cut side of each potato half.
- 4Grab some oil (avocado or olive) and brush it onto both sides of your potato halves.
- 5Season both sides of the potato halves with salt, pepper, and ranch seasoning (or ranch cheesening if available).
- 6Set the seasoned potatoes aside.
- 7Grab a sheet pan and four tablespoons of butter (or a tablespoon for every half of a potato).
- 8Place the butter on the pan.
- 9Add some shredded parmesan cheese on top of the butter, spreading it out a little.
- 10Place your potato halves face down on top of each pile of butter and parmesan.
- 11Throw the sheet pan into the oven at 450 degrees for about 30 minutes.
- 12Let the baked potatoes cool off for a minute before getting them off the baking sheet.
- 13Add toppings starting with sour cream.
- 14Add fresh grated cheddar cheese.
- 15Add fresh cooked bacon crumbles.
- 16Sprinkle green onions on top for color.
Ingredients
- 2 potatoes
- oil
- salt
- pepper
- ranch seasoning
- 4 tbsp butter
- shredded parmesan cheese
- sour cream
- fresh grated cheddar cheese
- fresh cooked bacon crumbles
- green onions
Equipment
cutting boardsharp knifesheet panfork
Tips
- Cut a cross-hatch pattern into the potatoes for better seasoning and texture.
- Don't forget to brush oil and season both sides of the potato.
- Ensure butter and parmesan are placed on the sheet pan before the potatoes for a crispy crust.
- Let the potatoes cool slightly before removing from the baking sheet.
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