Oven Baked Potato Dinner

This easy oven baked potato dinner is a comforting, budget-friendly meal. Halved russet potatoes bake up perfectly tender with cheese and savory bacon!

Course Main Course

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Servings

Calories 494kcal

Equipment

9x13 glass baking dish
Pastry brush
Aluminum foil

Ingredients

4 medium russet potatoes washed and halved lengthwise
4 tablespoons butter melted
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup real bacon bits

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a 9x13 clear glass baking dish with cooking spray.
Place the halved potatoes cut side up in the baking dish in a single layer.
In a small bowl, whisk the melted butter with the garlic powder and brush onto the potatoes.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes until fork tender.
Remove the foil and spread the cheddar cheese and bacon bits over the top of the potatoes and bake for 5 to 10 more minutes, uncovered until the cheese is melted.
Allow the potatoes to sit in the pan for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy with your favorite toppings!

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