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Crispy Baked Potatoes with Cheese and Bacon

A delicious crispy baked potato dish topped with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.5 pound bacon
  • 3 large russet potatoes peeled and chopped into 1/2-3/4 inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.75 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 green green onions sliced thin

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread bacon slices on a baking sheet and bake for 16-18 minutes until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Chop into small pieces.
  2. While bacon is baking, toss chopped potatoes with 2-3 tablespoons of bacon grease on a large baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Bake potatoes for 20 minutes, stir well, then bake an additional 20 minutes. Stir again and bake for another 15 minutes until crispy.
  4. Remove potatoes from oven. Sprinkle generously with shredded cheese and chopped bacon. Return to oven for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
  5. Top with sliced green onions and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

Best enjoyed immediately while crispy and cheesy.
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