Description
Indulge in this hearty and flavorful Loaded Baked Potato with Steak Bites recipe, featuring tender steak bites nestled in a fluffy baked potato, topped with a creamy Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
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Baked Potatoes:
- 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean and patted dry
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons sea salt for potato skins
Steak Bites:
- 2 lbs steak (NY strip, ribeye, sirloin, or tenderloin)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium Cajun seasoning
- 4 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
Parmesan Cream Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
- 2 wedges lemon, juice of
- 1/2-1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
Instructions
- Baked Potatoes: Preheat oven to 425°F. Rub potatoes with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt, and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Steak Bites: Cut steak into pieces, season with Cajun seasoning, and cook in a skillet until golden. Set aside.
- Parmesan Cream Sauce: In the same skillet, make a sauce with butter, garlic, cream, Parmesan, and seasonings.
- Assemble: Fluff baked potatoes, add butter, top with steak bites, pour over Parmesan sauce, and serve.
Notes
- For a smokier flavor, consider grilling the steak instead of pan-searing.
- Adjust the spice level of the Cajun seasoning to suit your preference.
- Feel free to customize the toppings with additional cheese, bacon bits, or green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1250mg
- Fat: 52g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
