Sinful Spuds

Dive into pure comfort food bliss with "Sinful Spuds," a decadent twist on loaded baked potatoes that's guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds. This crowd-pleasing recipe features creamy russet potato halves stuffed with a luxurious blend of sour cream, sharp cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, fresh chives, and a touch of milk for velvety perfection. Each spud is then baked to golden, bubbling glory for a dish that’s irresistibly rich and indulgent. With crispy potato skins cradling the savory filling, these twice-baked delights are perfect for game day gatherings, holiday feasts, or whenever you're craving something outrageously satisfying. Elevate your side dish game and savor every sinful bite—because these potatoes are so worth it.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 0.25 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Scrub the russet potatoes clean, then pat them dry. Pierce each potato several times with a fork.

Step 3

Rub the potatoes with olive oil and place them directly on the middle oven rack. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 4

Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly until they are comfortable to handle, about 10 minutes.

Step 5

Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out the flesh into a large mixing bowl, leaving about 1/4-inch of potato flesh in the skins to help them hold their shape.

Step 6

Place the hollowed potato skins on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 7

To the bowl with the potato flesh, add the butter, sour cream, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon (reserve some for garnish), chives (reserve some for garnish), milk, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Mash the mixture together with a potato masher or a fork until smooth and well-combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 9

Spoon the mashed potato mixture back into the potato skins, mounding it slightly.

Step 10

Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the stuffed potatoes.

Step 11

Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and garnish with the reserved crumbled bacon and chives. Serve hot and enjoy the sinful indulgence!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2074.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3239.5

Total Fat 199.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 107.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 481.9mg	0%
Sodium 4696.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 282.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.0g	0%
Total Sugars 27.1g
Protein 101.7g	0%

Vitamin D 26.8IU	0%
Calcium 1739.5mg	0%
Iron 12.4mg	0%
Potassium 6788.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.9%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 33.9%