Description
Delicious and hearty loaded potatoes topped with pulled pork, BBQ sauce, cheese, and more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 cups pulled pork
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- to taste Salt
- to taste pepper
- as needed Olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub the potatoes clean and dry them thoroughly.
- Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 50-60 minutes or until tender.
- Prepare the Pulled Pork:
- If using ready-made pulled pork, heat it up in a saucepan with the BBQ sauce over medium heat.
- Stir to ensure the pork is well-coated with the sauce. Keep warm.
- Assemble the Loaded Potatoes:
- When the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Slice each potato lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Fill each potato with a generous amount of the pulled pork mixture.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, and crumbled bacon.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately while the potatoes are hot.
Notes
- For a smokier flavor, consider using smoked cheddar cheese.
- Add a kick by including a dash of hot sauce to the pulled pork.
- Use a slow cooker to make your own pulled pork in advance for more customized flavors.
- Experiment with different types of cheese, such as Monterey Jack or pepper jack, for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato