Description
Jalapeño Popper Loaded Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining the classic twice-baked potato with a spicy jalapeño popper twist. These indulgent potatoes are filled with creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh jalapeños, creating a mouthwatering dish that’s perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, these loaded potatoes will impress your guests and delight your taste buds. With simple preparation steps and easily accessible ingredients, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time!
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 the oven to 356°F (180°C). Poke holes in the potatoes, coat with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 60-70 minutes until fork-tender.
- Allow potatoes to cool slightly; cut off the tops and scoop out the flesh while leaving a thin shell.
- In a bowl, mix the scooped potato with cream cheese, garlic powder, butter, seasonings, most of the cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and jalapeños.
- Fill each potato skin with the mixture and top with remaining cheese, bacon bits, and jalapeños.
- Return to oven at 430°F (220°C) for about 15 minutes until crispy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato (about 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg