Chef’s Cheese Sauce for Baked Potatoes Recipe 🥔🧀

Description:

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with this Chef’s Cheese Sauce for Baked Potatoes! A deliciously rich and creamy sauce that elevates your baked potatoes to a whole new level of flavor. Perfect for those cozy nights in or as a crowd-pleasing side dish at any gathering. This sauce has been a favorite for years, guaranteed to satisfy even the most discerning palates. Plus, any leftovers are a delightful addition to hot vegetables. So, let’s dive into this cheesy goodness!

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Servings: 6
• Calories per serving: 354.7
• Rating: ⭐⭐⭐

Ingredients:

• 5-6 russet potatoes
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 green onion tops, thinly sliced
• Chives, chopped

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

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2. Prepare Potatoes:

   • Scrub the russet potatoes with a vegetable brush, ensuring they are clean. Pat them dry.
   • For crispy skins, drizzle each potato with 1 tablespoon of garlic-flavored olive oil or plain olive oil. Rub the oil evenly over each potato.
   • Sprinkle coarse salt and coarsely ground black pepper over the potatoes.
   • Pierce each potato several times with the tip of a sharp knife to allow steam to escape. Do NOT wrap them in foil for crispy skins.

3. Bake Potatoes:

   • Place the prepared potatoes directly on the oven rack.
   • Bake for about one hour or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.

4. Prepare Cheese Sauce:

   • While the potatoes are baking, prepare the cheese sauce. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
   • Once the butter is melted, add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, stirring constantly until the cheese is melted and smooth.
   • Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the sour cream until well combined.

5. Assemble:

   • Once the potatoes are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
   • Using a sharp knife, make a crosswise cut in the top of each potato, then push up on the ends to fluff up the insides.
   • Spoon a generous amount of the cheese sauce over each potato, ensuring it melts into all the nooks and crannies.
   • Sprinkle the crumbled bacon, sliced green onion tops, and chopped chives over the top of each potato for added flavor and color.

6. Serve:

   • Serve these loaded baked potatoes immediately while they’re hot and cheesy.
   • Enjoy the creamy, savory goodness with each bite, savoring the combination of fluffy potato and gooey cheese sauce.

7. Extra Tips:

   • Feel free to customize your loaded potatoes with additional toppings such as diced tomatoes, jalapeños, or avocado.
   • This cheese sauce is also great for drizzling over steamed broccoli, cauliflower, or roasted Brussels sprouts for a delicious veggie side dish.
   • Store any leftover cheese sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 354.7 per serving
• Fat: 21.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 12.3g
• Cholesterol: 55.5mg
• Sodium: 277.4mg
• Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Sugar: 2.2g
• Protein: 9.7g

Enjoy this indulgent yet simple recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite! Whether it’s for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion, these Chef’s Cheese Sauce Baked Potatoes are always a hit. Dive into cheesy bliss with every bite! 🥔🧀