Loaded Baked Potato with Steak Bites
Loaded Baked Potato with Steak Bites is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy dinners or game day gatherings. This dish features fluffy baked potatoes topped with tender steak bites, melted cheddar cheese, and a dollop of sour cream. Each bite offers a delightful combination of savory flavors that will leave everyone satisfied and happy. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, this Loaded Baked Potato recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Russet potatoes
- 8 oz sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup bacon bits (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the potatoes under running water.
- Pat the potatoes dry, poke holes in them with a fork, rub them with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and place them directly on the oven rack. Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season steak pieces with salt and pepper, then sear in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes until cooked to your liking.
- Once the potatoes are ready, slice them open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork. Top with steak bites, cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, and optional bacon bits.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded baked potato (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Customize your toppings by adding jalapeños for spice or swapping out steak for grilled chicken or veggies. For optimal crispiness, ensure you pierce potato skins before baking.