Description
Get ready to experience a mouthwatering fusion of flavors with this Loaded Baked Potato with Pulled Pork recipe! This dish is the ultimate comfort food, combining the fluffy texture of a perfectly baked potato with the savory, smoky goodness of slow-cooked pulled pork.
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 2 cup pulled pork, cooked
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup bacon bits
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2. Thoroughly scrub the Russet potatoes under running water. Pat them dry and prick several holes all over each potato.
3. Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
4. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until tender.
5. Reheat the pulled pork on the stovetop with a splash of water or BBQ sauce.
6. Once baked, slice the potatoes open and fluff the interior. Spoon warm pulled pork over each potato.
7. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the pulled pork, add sour cream, green onions, and bacon bits. Drizzle with BBQ sauce.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different toppings like jalapeños, black beans, or guacamole. For a healthier option, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 90g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg