Description
Jalapeño Popper Loaded Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining the rich flavors of creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and spicy jalapeños in a perfectly baked potato. These twice-baked wonders are easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste preferences, making them ideal for game days, family dinners, or cozy nights at home. Each bite delivers a delicious explosion of flavors that will leave everyone craving more. Whether you serve them as a hearty main dish or delightful appetizers, these loaded potatoes are sure to impress and satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large baking potatoes
- 9 oz cooked & chopped bacon
- 5.3 oz grated cheddar cheese
- 5.3 oz cream cheese
- 3 fresh jalapeños, deseeded & diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- Garlic powder, salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 356°F (180°C). Prick the potatoes with a fork, coat with olive oil, and season with salt before baking for 60-70 minutes until tender.
- Once cooled, slice the tops off each potato and scoop out the insides.
- In a bowl, mix the scooped potato with cream cheese, butter, garlic powder, salt, pepper, cheddar cheese, and bacon.
- Fill each potato skin with the mixture and top with additional cheese and jalapeños.
- Bake again at 430°F (220°C) for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 85 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato (about 230g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 55mg