Loaded Baked Potato with Steak – The King of Comfort Food!
This over-the-top baked potato is packed to the max with juicy steak, melty cheese, smoky bacon, and all the creamy toppings your heart desires. It’s like your favorite steakhouse dinner—all stuffed into a crispy, fluffy potato shell.
ingredients:
• 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed
• 1 lb steak (ribeye, sirloin, or your fave), cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup sour cream
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 2 tbsp butter
• Optional: garlic powder, hot sauce, ranch drizzle, chives
directions:
bake the potatoes
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce potatoes with a fork, rub with a little oil and salt, and bake directly on the oven rack for 45–60 minutes, until skins are crispy and insides are soft.
sear the steak
While the potatoes bake, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season steak pieces with salt and pepper (and a little garlic powder, if you like). Sear until nicely browned and cooked to your preferred doneness. Set aside.
load it up
Slice open the baked potatoes and fluff the insides with a fork. Add a little butter and shredded cheese first so it gets nice and melty. Then pile on the steak, sour cream, bacon, green onions, and any other toppings you love.
serve
Serve hot, with extra napkins and a fork strong enough to handle all the goodness.
tips:
• Swap steak for grilled chicken or pulled pork
• Add sautéed mushrooms or caramelized onions for a gourmet touch
• Turn it into a bar—let everyone build their own potato masterpiece
prep time: 15 mins | cook time: 45–60 mins
serves: 4