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Salty Steakhouse Style Baked Potato topped with cheese, bacon, and chives.

Savory Steakhouse Baked Potatoes

These baked potatoes are perfectly crisp on the outside and fluffy inside, made even more irresistible with a rich garlic cheese butter.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 695
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 large russet potatoes washed and scrubbed
  • 4 tablespoons kosher salt for coating
Optional Toppings:
  • Garlic Cheese Butter see recipe below for flavor-packed spread
  • 1 cup sour cream chilled for topping
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese sharp or mild
  • ½ cup crispy bacon bits for crunch
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives finely chopped
Garlic Cheese Butter:
  • 16 tablespoons unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 7 ounces shredded cheddar cheese aged preferred
  • 1½ ounces Romano cheese freshly grated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced finely
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce for depth of flavor
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika adds gentle heat
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for kick
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Place the softened butter in a stand mixer bowl and whip on medium-high speed for 2 minutes until fluffy.
  2. Add cheddar, Romano, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, cayenne, and season with salt and pepper. Continue beating on medium-high for 3 minutes until fully blended.
  3. Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
  4. Rinse each potato and, while still damp, rub generously with kosher salt. Arrange on the foil-lined sheet, ensuring each has a visible salt coating.
  5. Bake potatoes for 45–60 minutes until tender inside and crisp on the skin. Flip halfway through if desired. Test doneness with a paring knife; it should pierce easily.
  6. When ready to serve, cut the top of each potato with a kitchen towel protecting your hands, gently squeeze the sides to open, and fluff the interior with a fork. Serve with all toppings.
  7. For the garlic cheese butter: scoop liberally onto hot baked potatoes immediately or refrigerate for later use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 695kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 16gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 4144mgPotassium: 1584mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1316IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 312mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family dinners or indulgent weeknight sides. The garlic cheese butter elevates every bite, leaving you craving more.

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