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Bloomin’ Baked Potato Recipe

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A fun and delicious take on the classic baked potato, the Bloomin’ Baked Potato features crispy, fan-cut russet potatoes topped with melted cheddar cheese and served with sour cream, chives, and bacon bits for a perfect savory treat.

Ingredients

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Potatoes

  • 4 large russet potatoes (8 to 10 oz. each)

Seasoning

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt, to taste

Toppings

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Sour cream, for serving
  • Sliced chives, for serving
  • Bacon bits, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oven and potatoes: Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425°F. Scrub and dry the potatoes thoroughly. Cut off about 1/4 inch from one long side of each potato to stabilize them on the cutting board.
  2. Slice the potatoes: Place a potato cut side down between two chopsticks on the cutting board. Make 1/4-inch slices vertically, ensuring not to cut all the way through by using the chopsticks as a guard. Rotate the potato 90 degrees and make perpendicular 1/4-inch slices to create a grid-type cut. Repeat with all potatoes.
  3. Season the potatoes: Place the potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Lightly brush the potatoes with extra-virgin olive oil and season generously with kosher salt.
  4. Bake the potatoes: Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, until the inside is tender and the outside is crisp and golden.
  5. Add cheese and broil: Switch the oven to the broiler setting on high. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the potatoes. Broil for 30 to 60 seconds, watching closely, until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
  6. Serve: Transfer the bloomin’ baked potatoes to plates. Serve warm topped with sour cream, sliced chives, and bacon bits as desired.

Notes

  • Cutting the potatoes between chopsticks prevents slicing all the way through, allowing them to fan open while baking.
  • Use parchment paper on the baking sheet for easier cleanup and to prevent sticking.
  • Broil the potatoes very closely to avoid burning the cheese; 30 to 60 seconds is sufficient.
  • This recipe makes 4 servings, perfect as a hearty side dish or a fun main for a casual meal.

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