Description
This loaded baked potato with steak bites recipe combines the classic comfort of a baked potato with savory steak bites, gooey cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and creamy sour cream for a hearty and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Steak Bites:
- 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Scrub the potatoes clean, prick with a fork, rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 45–55 minutes until fork-tender.
- Cook Steak Bites: Season steak bites with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook in a skillet with butter for 2–3 minutes per side. Add minced garlic in the last minute.
- Assemble: Slice open baked potatoes, fluff the insides. Top with cheddar, steak bites, sour cream, bacon bits, green onions, and parsley.
- Serve: Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can swap steak for grilled chicken or sautéed mushrooms for a different protein option.
- To save time, microwave the potatoes before crisping in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded potato
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
