Wendy's Signature Baked Potato (Restaurant Copycat)

⏱️ 65 minutes👥 1 servings❤️ Taste: /10
Wendy's Signature Baked Potato (Restaurant Copycat)

Nutrition Facts

Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag

Health Benefits

Ingredients

  • •- 1 large Russet potato (10-12 oz)
  • •- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • •- 1/4 cup sour cream
  • •- 1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • •- 2 tbsp crispy bacon bits
  • •- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • •- Kosher salt
  • •- Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. 11. Scrub potato thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt.
  2. 22. Pat potato completely dry with paper towels.
  3. 33. Poke 6-8 deep holes around potato using a sharp fork.
  4. 44. Rub potato skin with olive oil and sprinkle generously with kosher salt.
  5. 55. Place directly on center oven rack preheated to 425°F.
  6. 66. Bake until potato skin is crisp and interior is tender, about 50-60 minutes.
  7. 77. Test doneness by inserting knife - it should slide in smoothly.
  8. 88. Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes.
  9. 99. Slice potato lengthwise, gently squeeze sides to open.
  10. 1010. Add butter first, allowing it to melt into potato's interior.
  11. 1111. Top with shredded cheddar, bacon bits, and sliced scallions.
  12. 1212. Finish with dollop of sour cream and fresh cracked pepper.