Description
Jalapeño Popper Loaded Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining the lusciousness of twice-baked potatoes with a spicy and creamy jalapeño popper filling. These delectable spuds are perfect for game day, family gatherings, or cozy nights in. With a delightful blend of savory bacon, rich cream cheese, and zesty jalapeños, each bite is an explosion of flavor that will leave everyone wanting more. Easy to prepare and incredibly versatile, these loaded potatoes can be served as a hearty main dish or a crowd-pleasing side. Ideal for meal prep, you can make them ahead and reheat when guests arrive!
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
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Olive oil as needed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 356°F (180°C). Stab potatoes with a fork and coat with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 60–70 minutes until golden and tender.
- Once cool, slice off the tops and scoop out most of the insides. In a bowl, mix potato flesh with cream cheese, butter, garlic powder, seasoning, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and jalapeños.
- Fill potato skins with the mixture and top with remaining cheese, bacon bits, and jalapeños. Bake again at 430°F (220°C) for about 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve hot topped with sour cream and garnished with chives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded potato (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg