RECIPE — What On Earth Are You Thinking With Your Loaded Baby Reds?

Laxfed Paulacy
Straight Bias Kitchen
3 min readFeb 26, 2024

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This recipe for loaded baby reds is an absolute disaster! It’s a mishmash of ingredients with no real direction or finesse. However, I’m here to rescue this recipe and elevate it to a new level of potato perfection.

Now, let’s start with some constructive criticism for this recipe. The combination of cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and bacon bits is uninspired and lacks sophistication. We need to add some depth of flavor and texture to make this dish truly exceptional.

Here’s a refined and detailed recipe for loaded baby reds:

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound baby red potatoes
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Wash the baby red potatoes and pat them dry. Place them on a baking sheet and prick each potato with a fork. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until they are tender.
  3. Let the potatoes cool for a few minutes. Then, carefully slice off the top third of each potato and scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl, leaving a thin shell.
  4. In the mixing bowl with the potato flesh, add sour cream, cheddar cheese, green onions, and bacon. Mix well until all the ingredients are fully combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Fill each potato shell with the loaded potato mixture, mounding it slightly on top.
  6. Place the filled potatoes back on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped chives before serving.

Wine Pairing: Pair these loaded baby reds with a crisp and refreshing Chardonnay. I recommend the Jordan Vineyard & Winery Chardonnay, which has bright acidity and notes of apple and citrus that will complement the richness of the potatoes beautifully. Cheers to a new and improved loaded baby reds dish!

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Bon Appétit

If you’ve managed to elevate your loaded baby reds beyond a mishmash of flavors and textures into a symphony of perfectly-balanced, mouth-watering indulgence, then kudos to you. Hungry for more recipes that will take your potato game to the next level? Smash that subscribe button for a journey through the world of potato perfection. And if you’ve unlocked the secret to creating loaded baby reds that are bursting with flavor, please, grace us with your potato wisdom in the comments. Or, perhaps in the spirit of culinary joy, it’s best to quietly relish your loaded baby reds, realizing that sometimes the best meals are the ones that leave you with a smile on your face and a satisfied stomach.

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Laxfed Paulacy
Straight Bias Kitchen

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