Simple Comfort Foods That Will Warm Your Soul
When the days get colder or you just need a little pick-me-up, comfort foods are the perfect solution. These dishes are easy to make, satisfying, and can often be prepared using an air fryer for quick and delicious results. Here’s a simple recipe to bring warmth and joy to your table.
Ingredients
- 2 large potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 strips of bacon
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped
Steps
- Wash and dry the potatoes thoroughly. Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and cook for 35-40 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- While the potatoes cook, cook the bacon strips in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels, then crumble.
- Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the air fryer and let them cool slightly. Cut each potato in half lengthwise.
- Carefully scoop out the inside of each potato half into a bowl, leaving a thin layer of potato on the skin to keep its shape.
- In the bowl with the scooped potato, add butter, sour cream, half of the shredded cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well until creamy.
- Fill each potato skin with the creamy mixture, then top with the remaining cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Return the stuffed potatoes to the air fryer and cook at 370°F (185°C) for another 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Tips or Variations
- For a vegetarian option, skip the bacon and add sautéed mushrooms or caramelized onions instead.
- Try different cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack for a new flavor twist.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, these potatoes can be baked in a conventional oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 45 minutes initially, then broiled for the cheese topping.
- Adding a pinch of smoked paprika or garlic powder to the potato mixture can add extra depth of flavor.
