Loaded Cracked Baked Potato

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Drop two potatoes onto your cutting board and grab a sharp knife.
  2. 2Drop two potatoes onto your cutting board and grab a sharp knife.
  3. 3Drop two potatoes onto your cutting board and grab a sharp knife.
  4. 4Cut each potato in half lengthwise.
  5. 5Cut each potato in half lengthwise.
  6. 6Cut each potato in half lengthwise.
  7. 7Cut a cross-hatch pattern into the cut side of each potato half.
  8. 8Cut a cross-hatch pattern into the cut side of each potato half.
  9. 9Cut a cross-hatch pattern into the cut side of each potato half.
  10. 10Grab some oil (avocado or olive) and brush it onto both sides of your potato halves.
  11. 11Grab some oil (avocado or olive) and brush it onto both sides of your potato halves.
  12. 12Grab some oil (avocado or olive) and brush it onto both sides of your potato halves.
  13. 13Season both sides of the potato halves with salt, pepper, and ranch seasoning (or ranch cheesening if available).
  14. 14Season both sides of the potato halves with salt, pepper, and ranch seasoning (or ranch cheesening if available).
  15. 15Season both sides of the potato halves with salt, pepper, and ranch seasoning (or ranch cheesening if available).
  16. 16Set the seasoned potatoes aside.
  17. 17Set the seasoned potatoes aside.
  18. 18Set the seasoned potatoes aside.
  19. 19Grab a sheet pan and four tablespoons of butter (or a tablespoon for every half of a potato).
  20. 20Grab a sheet pan and four tablespoons of butter (or a tablespoon for every half of a potato).
  21. 21Grab a sheet pan and four tablespoons of butter (or a tablespoon for every half of a potato).
  22. 22Place the butter on the pan.
  23. 23Place the butter on the pan.
  24. 24Place the butter on the pan.
  25. 25Add some shredded parmesan cheese on top of the butter, spreading it out a little.
  26. 26Add some shredded parmesan cheese on top of the butter, spreading it out a little.
  27. 27Add some shredded parmesan cheese on top of the butter, spreading it out a little.
  28. 28Place your potato halves face down on top of each pile of butter and parmesan.
  29. 29Place your potato halves face down on top of each pile of butter and parmesan.
  30. 30Place your potato halves face down on top of each pile of butter and parmesan.
  31. 31Throw the sheet pan into the oven at 450 degrees for about 30 minutes.
  32. 32Throw the sheet pan into the oven at 450 degrees for about 30 minutes.
  33. 33Throw the sheet pan into the oven at 450 degrees for about 30 minutes.
  34. 34Let the baked potatoes cool off for a minute before getting them off the baking sheet.
  35. 35Let the baked potatoes cool off for a minute before getting them off the baking sheet.
  36. 36Let the baked potatoes cool off for a minute before getting them off the baking sheet.
  37. 37Add toppings starting with sour cream.
  38. 38Add toppings starting with sour cream.
  39. 39Add toppings starting with sour cream.
  40. 40Add fresh grated cheddar cheese.
  41. 41Add fresh grated cheddar cheese.
  42. 42Add fresh grated cheddar cheese.
  43. 43Add fresh cooked bacon crumbles.
  44. 44Add fresh cooked bacon crumbles.
  45. 45Add fresh cooked bacon crumbles.
  46. 46Sprinkle green onions on top for color.
  47. 47Sprinkle green onions on top for color.
  48. 48Sprinkle green onions on top for color.

Ingredients

  • 2 potatoes
  • 2 potatoes
  • 2 potatoes
  • oil
  • oil
  • oil
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • ranch seasoning
  • ranch seasoning
  • ranch seasoning
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • shredded parmesan cheese
  • shredded parmesan cheese
  • shredded parmesan cheese
  • sour cream
  • sour cream
  • sour cream
  • fresh grated cheddar cheese
  • fresh grated cheddar cheese
  • fresh grated cheddar cheese
  • fresh cooked bacon crumbles
  • fresh cooked bacon crumbles
  • fresh cooked bacon crumbles
  • green onions
  • green onions
  • 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.