Ham Cheese Baked Potatoes

Elevate your baked potato game with these hearty and satisfying Ham Cheese Baked Potatoes! Perfectly roasted russet potatoes are transformed into a creamy, cheesy masterpiece by combining their fluffy interiors with a savory mixture of diced ham, tangy sour cream, melted butter, and a hint of milk. Enhanced with shredded cheddar and bright green onions, each stuffed shell is baked to golden, bubbly perfection. With a crispy skin and indulgent, flavorful filling, this recipe is an irresistible comfort food that's easy to prepare and sure to impress. Perfect as a main dish for weeknight dinners or a crowd-pleasing side for gatherings, these loaded baked potatoes are as versatile as they are delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large Russet potatoes
• 1 cup Diced ham
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Wash and dry the russet potatoes thoroughly. Using a fork, poke holes all over the potatoes to allow steam to escape during baking.

Step 3

Rub the potatoes with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 4

While the potatoes are baking, prepare the filling. In a medium bowl, mix diced ham, 3/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, milk, unsalted butter, chopped green onions, salt, and black pepper. Stir until evenly combined.

Step 5

Once the potatoes are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly until they are safe to handle.

Step 6

Cut a lengthwise slit on the top of each potato and gently scoop out most of the potato flesh into a large mixing bowl, leaving the skins intact to form a shell.

Step 7

Mash the scooped potato flesh until smooth, then fold it into the ham and cheese mixture to create the filling.

Step 8

Carefully spoon the filling back into the potato shells, mounding it on top.

Step 9

Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese (1/4 cup) on top of the stuffed potatoes.

Step 10

Place the stuffed potatoes back on the baking sheet and return them to the oven. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.

Step 11

Remove the potatoes from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with additional chopped green onions if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1771.7 grams (1771.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2600

Total Fat 128.90g	165%
Saturated Fat 74.00g	370%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 391mg	130%
Sodium 4194mg	182%
Total Carbohydrate 286.70g	104%
Dietary Fiber 21.00g	75%
Total Sugars 30.70g
Protein 96.30g	193%

Vitamin D 13IU	65%
Calcium 1351mg	104%
Iron 15mg	86%
Potassium 7241mg	154%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.1%

Protein: 14.3%

Carbs: 42.6%