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Best Ever Baked Potatoes

By: Rebecca  |  Published: June 27, 2016  |  Updated: September 15, 2017  |   View Our Affiliate Disclosure Policy

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These are the Best Ever Baked Potatoes, they’re perfectly seasoned and loaded up with a creamy dressing, cheddar cheese, bacon, and chives!

These are the Best Ever Baked Potatoes, they're perfectly seasoned and loaded up with a creamy dressing, cheddar cheese, bacon, and chives!

I’m pretty sure family get-togethers are now in full swing for the summer and everyone is divvying up who’s going to bring what when it comes to the good stuff (food). Well, I don’t know about you, but Baked Potatoes should totally be on that list, and if they’re not, something might be wrong with you. Kidding!

Kidding!

These are the Best Ever Baked Potatoes, they're perfectly seasoned and loaded up with a creamy dressing, cheddar cheese, bacon, and chives!

Maybe it’s because potatoes are the largest crop grown here in Maine, and it’s not uncommon for mashed potatoes, fried potatoes, and baked potatoes to all be served on big family occasions. If it’s summertime, swap out the mashed potatoes for potato salad and you’re good to go!

These are the Best Ever Baked Potatoes, they're perfectly seasoned and loaded up with a creamy dressing, cheddar cheese, bacon, and chives!

Now, the key to the perfect baked potato is the prep, because if you don’t prep them right, that’s it, game over. First of all, I don’t care what you (or my husband) says, a baked potato is cooked in the oven, not the microwave. You just can’t beat the oven crisped skin of a russet potato, yes, those are the best kind to use! And it’s so important that you rub the skin over with olive oil, salt, and pepper before baking, and don’t forget to poke it with a fork so the steam can escape.

These are the Best Ever Baked Potatoes, they're perfectly seasoned and loaded up with a creamy dressing, cheddar cheese, bacon, and chives!

The prep work is very important, but what makes these the Best Ever Baked Potatoes is the toppings! One of my readers, Florence, shared her recipe for Baked Potato Dressing with me last year and I have to admit, my family has become quite addicted. Here’s what she has to say about the recipe:

“Tired of butter, yogurt, or sour cream and chives on top of your baked potato? We were. This genius recipe came from my mother years ago. Don’t know where she got it, but our children and grandchildren won’t eat a baked potato without it! Even a young child can make it as part of his or her contribution to a family dinner.”

Florence’s family recipe is on point, and from there we’ll add cheddar cheese, bacon, and chives to really finish this epic side dish off! Seriously, add this to the menu for your next get together and you’ll see why we love it so much!

Thank you, Florence, for sharing this wonderful recipe with us. If anyone else is interested in submitting a reader recipe for a chance to receive an Amazon gift card, click here. 

These are the Best Ever Baked Potatoes, they're perfectly seasoned and loaded up with a creamy dressing, cheddar cheese, bacon, and chives!

These are the Best Ever Baked Potatoes, from the prep work to the toppings, they're perfectly seasoned and loaded up with a creamy dressing, cheddar cheese, bacon, and chives!

Best Ever Baked Potatoes

Rebecca Hubbell
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
Servings 5 potatoes

Ingredients
  

Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • 2 tbsp chives chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Potatoes:

  • 5 russet potatoes
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper

Toppings

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup bacon cooked and chopped
  • 2 tbsp chives chopped

Instructions
 

Dressing:

  • Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl, wrap and place in the fridge for flavors to meld. Dressing can be made days ahead of time, but at least a couple of hours for best flavor.

Potatoes:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Clean potatoes and rub skin with olive oil with your hands or a basting brush.Sprinkle the entire skin generously with salt and pepper. Prick the potatoes several times with a fork. Bake directly on the oven rack or on a foil lined baking sheets for 50 to 60 minutes. Turn the potatoes once or twice during the baking process. Potatoes are done when the skin is dry and crispy and the potato is tender when a knife is inserted.

Toppings:

  • Once potatoes are done baking, slice the potatoes open and spoon in some of the dressing, top with shredded cheese, cooked bacon pieces, and chives.
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I love sharing mouthwatering and fun recipes with all of you! My recipes are inspired by classic comfort food, the places I travel, and pop culture! I have a serious sweet tooth and love a good cocktail and pancakes and bacon are definitely my weakness! So stick around a discover something delicious!

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  1. Kelsey @ Kelsey in the Kitchen says

    July 8, 2016 at 12:59 pm

    I’m a big fan of baked potatoes because of how ridiculously easy they are to make. Mine never come out looking quite as tasty as yours, though. Your baked potatoes look incredible! Adding Worcestershire sauce sounds amazing. 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      July 9, 2016 at 11:00 am

      I really love loading mine up and the sauce is such a wonderful addition!

      Reply
  2. Miranda says

    July 7, 2016 at 12:26 pm

    I agree, baked potatoes are best in the oven 🙂 Can’t wait to try these!

    Reply
  3. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

    June 29, 2016 at 1:30 pm

    This is creative!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      June 30, 2016 at 9:02 am

      Thanks, Megan!

      Reply
  4. Kristen Chidsey says

    June 28, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    I love the story behind this recipe and CAN NOT wait to try this!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      June 30, 2016 at 9:02 am

      Isn’t it sweet? You’re going to love these!

      Reply

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