Loaded Cracked Baked Potato
Directions
- 1Cut two potatoes in half lengthwise.
- 2Cut a crosshatch pattern into all the potato halves.
- 3Brush oil (avocado or olive) onto both sides of the potato halves.
- 4Season both sides of the potatoes with salt, pepper, and ranch seasoning (or ranch cheesening).
- 5Place four tablespoons of butter (or one tablespoon per potato half) on a sheet pan.
- 6Add shredded Parmesan cheese on top of the butter, spreading it out a little to make piles.
- 7Place the potato halves face down on top of each pile of butter and Parmesan.
- 8Bake in the oven at 450 degrees for about 30 minutes.
- 9Let the potatoes cool off for a minute on the baking sheet.
- 10Add toppings: sour cream, fresh grated cheddar cheese, fresh cooked bacon crumbles, and green onions.
Ingredients
- 2 potatoes
- oil
- salt
- pepper
- ranch seasoning or ranch cheesening
- 4 tbsp butter
- shredded Parmesan cheese
- sour cream
- fresh grated cheddar cheese
- fresh cooked bacon crumbles
- green onions
Equipment
cutting boardsharp knifesheet panovenfork
Tips
- Cut a crosshatch pattern into the potato halves for better seasoning and crisping.
- Don't forget to brush oil and season both sides of the potatoes.
- Place potato halves face down on top of the butter and Parmesan piles on the sheet pan.
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