BONZA BAKED SPUDS - Real Recipes from Mums

A lovely economical and filling recipe, perfect for summer time!

Ingredients (serves 4)

500g Diced bacon
1/2 bunch Spring onion
8 large Baking potatoes
3 Grated carrots
250g Grated tasty cheese
Sour cream - to serve
Dried chilli flakes (optional)
Salad - to serve on the side

Method

Par boil potatoes in a pot of water for approx 20 minutes. Drain. Cut in half and place on a lined baking tray and continue to bake in oven (approx 180 degrees) for a further 10-15 mins or until softened when tested with a sharp knife.
Fry diced bacon with thinly sliced spring onions until browned.
Grate carrot and cheese (separately). If desired, mix carrot with mayonnaise or with some grated cabbage and a little coleslaw dressing.
Remove potatoes from oven and scoop out flesh from each half and add this to a bowl containing most of the bacon (I reserve some for serving) and spring onions. Add in half of the grated cheese and mix well. Add in carrot mix, or reserve this to top the cooked potatoes if you prefer.If desired, add a sprinkle of dried chilli flakes, together with salt and pepper. Combine well.
Spoon mixture back into potato skins, top with the remaining cheese and place under a grill for approximately 5 mins or until cheese is melted.
Serve with a generous dollop of sour cream and salad on the side. If you are using smaller potatoes and they are too small to be easily scooped and refilled, they can be mixed (halved) with the toppings and served whole.

Notes

This recipe is easily adaptable depending on which vegetables you have to add. I have also added veg such as capsicum and corn. It can easily be a lovely vegetarian meal - just omit the bacon, and can be spiced up if you wish.

64 Comments

- - cassy26 said
  - 28 Jul 2024
    10:01 am
Baked potato’s are a definite winner in our house and the best bit is you can add pretty mu h any topping you want so everyone is happy.

- - mom486197 said
  - 25 May 2024
    11:04 am
What a great way to use your potatoes up.

- - Frankiielot said
  - 23 Jul 2023
    8:41 pm
So easy and quite healthy! Everyone loves bacon and potato.

- - cassy26 said
  - 11 Aug 2022
    10:29 am
We love baked potatoes i our house. So many different yummy toppings you can use.

- - nadine_hill said
  - 03 Sep 2019
    9:21 am
Delicious and filling!

- - mom112217 said
  - 31 Jul 2016
    2:51 pm
Such a delicious meal,haven’t cooked baked spuds in ages,thanks for your recipe l will start cooking them again!

- - coastalkaryn said
  - 08 Jul 2015
    6:49 pm
this looks amazing – I forget spuds are such a great meal – thanks for sharing

- - mom57522 said
  - 29 Jan 2015
    4:39 pm
Family friendly and economical, it’s a winner.

- - GeoEllie said
  - 25 Jan 2015
    8:58 pm
Oh this is mouthwatering, thanks!

- - mom93821 said
  - 13 Jan 2015
    5:16 pm
Thanks for sharing this recipe; looks so tasty!
- mom93821 replied
  
  11 Oct 2017 , 3:11 pm
  They sure are bonza spuds!
- - mom94125 said
  - 08 Nov 2014
    12:50 pm
thanks so much for sharing with the mums

- - mom94125 said
  - 12 Oct 2014
    6:57 pm
yep bonza potatoes there! great recipe

- - mom56842 said
  - 25 Sep 2014
    12:00 am
Baked potatoes are my absolute favourite.

- - maureen3 said
  - 19 Sep 2014
    9:00 pm
Simple, healthy and looks yummy

- - Samiaye said
  - 11 Aug 2014
    4:30 pm
oooh sounds delish cant wait to try!

- - ginoula5 said
  - 11 Aug 2014
    12:04 pm
we make similar, huge family favourite, thanks for sharing

- - caramello said
  - 01 Aug 2014
    12:02 am
something different to try. thanks for sharing

- - mom57522 said
  - 30 Jun 2014
    10:38 pm
Love a loaded baked potato as an easy meal!

- - sparkle7 said
  - 30 Jun 2014
    8:52 pm
This is our go to meal when we don’t have a lot to eat. Spuds are so versatile you can put anything on them just about.

- - caramello said
  - 31 May 2014
    1:30 pm
looks yum, thanks for sharing