Loaded Baked Potato Steak Bites (Print version)
Juicy garlic butter steak bites tucked into fluffy baked potatoes with cheddar, bacon, sour cream, and green onions.
# Ingredients:
For the baked potatoes
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4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed and dried
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
For the steak bites
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1 1/2 lb (680 g) sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional
For loading
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1 cup (115 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream
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3 green onions, thinly sliced
# Instructions:
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Heat the oven to 425°F. Prick the potatoes all over with a fork, rub with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and bake directly on the oven rack for 50-60 minutes until the skins are crisp and the centers are tender.
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While the potatoes bake, cook and crumble the bacon, shred the cheddar, slice the green onions, and measure the sour cream. Keep the toppings ready so the potatoes can be loaded while hot.
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Pat the steak cubes very dry. Toss them with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large cast iron or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until browned, working in batches if needed.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet and toss the steak for 30-60 seconds until glossy and fragrant. Remove from heat and sprinkle with parsley if using.
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Split each hot potato down the center and fluff the inside with a fork. Add a little butter, cheddar, steak bites, bacon, sour cream, and green onions. Serve right away.
# Good to know:
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Bake potatoes without foil for crispier skins.
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Sear steak bites right before serving for the juiciest texture.
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Use a cast iron skillet if you have one.