Description
Fully Loaded Tornado Potatoes are a deliciously fun twist on classic baked potatoes. These crispy, spiral-cut russet potatoes are drizzled with rich cheese sauce, topped with savory bacon bits and fresh chives, making them the perfect crowd-pleaser. Ideal for game nights or family gatherings, this dish combines nostalgia and flavor in every bite. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, you’ll have your guests coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ? cup cooked bacon bits
- ? cup chopped chives or green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425?F (220?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly and insert a skewer lengthwise into each for stability.
- Slice each potato into spirals without cutting all the way through (about ? inch thick).
- Drizzle olive oil over the spiraled potatoes and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Bake on the prepared baking sheet for 30-35 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- Remove from oven; immediately sprinkle with cheese, bacon bits, and chives while hot.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded potato (175g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg