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Loaded Bacon Cheddar Stuffed Potatoes

A loaded baked potato done up the right way. The sausage means you don't need to cook bacon separately — every bite already has it.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Bacon Cheddar Sausage sliced into rounds
  • 4 medium russet potatoes
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Bake the potatoes. Heat the oven to 425°F. Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Bake directly on the rack for 50–60 minutes, until tender all the way through.
  • Brown the sausage. While the potatoes bake, heat a skillet over medium and brown the sausage rounds, 4–5 minutes per side. Set aside.
  • Split and fluff. When the potatoes are done, slice each one open down the center. Pinch the ends to push the insides up. Add a pat of butter to each and fluff with a fork.
  • Fill them up. Pile sausage into each potato, then top generously with cheese. Pop them under the broiler for 2 minutes, until the cheese melts.
  • Top and serve. Finish each with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of green onions. Salt and pepper to taste.