# Loaded Cracked Baked Potato

A new and better way to make a loaded baked potato with a crunchy butter and parmesan crust.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Drop two potatoes onto your cutting board and grab a sharp knife.
2. Cut each potato in half lengthwise.
3. Cut a cross-hatch pattern into the cut side of each potato half.
4. Grab some oil (avocado or olive) and brush it onto both sides of your potato halves.
5. Season both sides of the potato halves with salt, pepper, and ranch seasoning (or ranch cheesening if available).
6. Set the seasoned potatoes aside.
7. Grab a sheet pan and four tablespoons of butter (or a tablespoon for every half of a potato).
8. Place the butter on the pan.
9. Add some shredded parmesan cheese on top of the butter, spreading it out a little.
10. Place your potato halves face down on top of each pile of butter and parmesan.
11. Throw the sheet pan into the oven at 450 degrees for about 30 minutes.
12. Let the baked potatoes cool off for a minute before getting them off the baking sheet.
13. Add toppings starting with sour cream.
14. Add fresh grated cheddar cheese.
15. Add fresh cooked bacon crumbles.
16. Sprinkle green onions on top for color.

## Equipment

- cutting board
- sharp knife
- sheet pan
- fork

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BCaAQMvJc/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/96cc17fa-d669-4cb1-9311-590b4c9ef26c
- Extracted: 2026-05-08

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