Chef's Cheese Sauce For Baked Potatoes Recipe

Elevate your baked potato game with this unbelievably creamy and flavorful cheese sauce! This "loaded" potato recipe uses just one incredible sauce – a secret weapon I've used for years. So good, you'll want to drizzle the leftovers on all your favorite veggies. Get ready for perfectly fluffy potatoes with crispy or soft skins (your choice!), topped with a cheesy sauce that's pure comfort food perfection. (Note: Butter is key for best results!)

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 354.7 kcal
Protein 19g
Rating 1.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chef's Cheese Sauce For Baked Potatoes

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How to Make Chef's Cheese Sauce For Baked Potatoes

  1. Scrub potatoes thoroughly with a vegetable brush and rinse well.
  2. Pat potatoes completely dry with a clean kitchen towel.
  3. For crispy skins: Drizzle each potato with 1 tablespoon of garlic-flavored olive oil, rubbing it evenly over the entire surface.
  4. Season potatoes generously with coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  5. Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
  6. **For crispy skins:** Place potatoes directly on the oven rack.
  7. **For soft skins:** Wrap potatoes tightly in aluminum foil.
  8. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for approximately 1 hour, or until a fork easily pierces the center.
  9. While potatoes bake, prepare the cheese sauce (see steps below).
  10. **Cheese Sauce:** Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth.
  11. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and thickened. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.
  12. Reduce heat to low; stir in salt, pepper, cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese until melted and smooth.
  13. Once potatoes are done, carefully remove from oven. Gently roll each potato under your hand to create a fluffy interior.
  14. Immediately slice a cross into the top of each potato, gently pushing up on the ends to fluff the potato.
  15. Generously top each potato with the cheese sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

61g

Carbs

10g

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