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Loaded Baked Potato with Steak Bites: A Hearty Dinner Recipe You’ll Love

Loaded Baked Potato with Steak Bites
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Creamy, hearty, and bursting with flavor, this dish combines tender garlic butter steak bites with fluffy baked potatoes and a rich parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner that feels indulgent yet approachable!

Ingredients

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  • 4 large russet potatoes (scrubbed clean)
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 tbsp sea salt (for potato skins)
  • 2 lbs steak (ribeye, sirloin, or NY strip)
  • 2 tsp kosher salt (for steak)
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic (8–10 cloves)
  • 6 tbsp softened butter
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (low-sodium preferred)
  • 4 tbsp avocado oil (divided)
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • ⅔ cup grated parmesan
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (minced)
  • Juice of 2 lemon wedges
  • ½–1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Bake the Potatoes:
    • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
    • Rub potatoes with olive oil, coat with sea salt, and place on the sheet. Do not poke holes. Bake 50–60 minutes until tender.
  2. Cook the Steak:
    • Trim excess fat from steak; cut into 2″ cubes. Toss with 2 tbsp avocado oil and Cajun seasoning.
    • Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear steak undisturbed for 2 minutes. Flip, cook 1 minute, then reduce heat to low for 1 more minute.
    • Push steak to one side. Add 2 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp garlic; sauté 1 minute. Toss steak in garlic butter, then transfer to a bowl and tent with foil.
  3. Make the Parmesan Cream Sauce:
    • In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add remaining garlic; sauté 30 seconds.
    • Whisk in heavy cream and simmer 3–5 minutes to thicken. Stir in parmesan, red pepper flakes, black pepper, lemon juice, and parsley. Taste and adjust salt.
  4. Assemble:
    • Once potatoes are baked, drop each from 12″ height to fluff the insides. Slice open, fluff with a fork, and spread with remaining butter.
    • Stuff with steak bites, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with extra parsley or pepper flakes.

Notes

  • Crispy Potato Skin: Skipping the fork holes traps steam, making the skin crispy outside and fluffy inside.
  • Steak Doneness: For medium-rare, aim for 130°F internal temp. Rest the steak before slicing.
  • Sauce Consistency: If too thick, add a splash of milk. Too thin? Simmer longer or add more parmesan.
  • Vegetarian Swap: Replace steak with sautéed mushrooms or chickpeas.
  • Make Ahead: Bake potatoes and prep sauce ahead; reheat before serving.

Nutrition

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