Loaded Potato Night

Ingredients:

Potatoes

• 3–4 large russet potatoes

• Olive oil

• Salt & black pepper

Filling

• 1–1½ cups cooked chicken breast, chopped

• ¾–1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

• ½ cup sour cream

• 2 tbsp butter

• ¼ cup milk or cream (as needed)

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt & pepper, to taste

Toppings

• 3–5 slices cooked bacon

• Fresh parsley, chopped

• Extra Mexican cheese blend

👩🏽‍🍳 Instructions

1. Bake potatoes:

Heat oven to 400°F (205°C). Rub potatoes with olive oil and salt. Bake 45–60 minutes until tender.

2. Blend bacon:

Cook bacon until crispy. Add to food processor and pulse until finely crumbled. Set aside.

3. Mash filling:

Slice potatoes in half, scoop out insides. Mash with butter, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt & pepper.

4. Add chicken & cheese:

Fold in chicken and Mexican cheese.

5. Stuff potatoes:

Fill the potato skins and place on a baking sheet.

6. Bake again:

Top with more cheese and bake 10–15 minutes until melted and bubbly.

7. Finish:

Sprinkle blended bacon, parsley, and a touch of paprika. Broil 2–3 minutes for golden tops.

😋 Tip

Add jalapeños or a drizzle of chipotle sauce if you like heat 🌶️

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