Description
This Loaded Baked Potato with Steak Bites recipe combines crispy-skinned baked russet potatoes with juicy, tender steak bites tossed in a garlicky Cajun butter sauce. Finished with a creamy Parmesan topping, fresh parsley, and a squeeze of lemon, it’s the ultimate comfort food dinner that’s hearty, flavorful, and satisfying.
Ingredients
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- 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean and patted dry
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons sea salt (for baked potato skins)
- 2 lbs steak (NY strip, ribeye, sirloin, or tenderloin)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced (about 8-10 cloves)
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasonings (low sodium preferred)
- 4 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2/3 cup Parmesan, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
- 2 wedges lemon, juice of
- 1/2-1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Rub potatoes with olive oil and sea salt, then place on a baking sheet. Bake for 45–60 minutes, until skins are crispy and potatoes are tender inside.
- While potatoes bake, cut steak into bite-sized cubes. Season with kosher salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon avocado oil. Set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons avocado oil. Sear steak bites in batches until browned and cooked to your liking. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, and red pepper flakes, stirring until fragrant. Return steak bites to the pan, tossing to coat in the garlic Cajun butter sauce. Finish with lemon juice.
- In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat. Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth, creating a creamy topping sauce.
- Slice baked potatoes open and fluff the insides with a fork. Drizzle with Parmesan cream sauce, then top with steak bites.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Choose your favorite steak cut based on tenderness and budget — ribeye for richness, sirloin for affordability.
- For an extra cheesy topping, add shredded cheddar before pouring on the cream sauce.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning saltiness if using regular (non-low-sodium).
- Serve with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato with steak bites
- Calories: 890
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1420mg
- Fat: 62g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 190mg