Cheesy Baked Potatoes

Ingredients

• 4 medium potatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
• Salt & black pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or mix cheeses)
• 2–3 tbsp milk or cream
• 2 tbsp butter
• Optional toppings: sour cream, spring onions, bacon bits, chili flakes

Instructions

1. Bake the Potatoes

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Wash potatoes and prick with a fork.
3. Rub with oil and sprinkle salt.
4. Bake for 45–60 minutes until soft inside.

2. Make Them Cheesy

Option A: Simple Loaded Style

1. Cut baked potatoes open.
2. Fluff the inside with a fork.
3. Add butter, milk, salt, pepper, and cheese.
4. Mix lightly inside the skin.
5. Top with extra cheese and return to oven for 5–10 minutes.

Option B: Twice-Baked Style

1. Scoop out potato flesh into a bowl.
2. Mix with butter, milk, cheese, salt, and pepper.
3. Spoon back into skins.
4. Top with more cheese and bake again for 10–15 minutes.

Serving Ideas

• With grilled chicken or steak
• As a snack with dips
• With salad for a full meal

Tip

For extra flavor, add garlic powder or a little cream cheese to make them even richer and creamier.