Oh yes 😎 Let’s make a loaded baked potato with sausage and cheese that’s hearty and cheesy—perfect for a cozy dinner.
Baked Potato with Sausage and Cheese
Ingredients (serves 2–4)
- 2–4 large baking potatoes (Russet works best)
- 1 cup cooked sausage (pork, chicken, or turkey; crumbled or sliced)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a mix of cheddar & mozzarella)
- 2–3 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup sour cream (optional)
- 2–3 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
1. Bake the potatoes
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Scrub potatoes, pierce several times with a fork.
- Rub with a little olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Place directly on oven rack or baking sheet.
- Bake 45–60 min until tender (knife slides in easily).
Shortcut: Microwave for 5–8 min per potato, then crisp in oven 10 min for the skin.
2. Cook the sausage
- While potatoes bake, cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.
3. Assemble the loaded potato
- Once baked, slice the potato open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Add butter, salt, and pepper.
- Top with cooked sausage.
- Sprinkle cheese generously over the top.
- Pop under the broiler 2–3 min until cheese melts and bubbles.
4. Optional toppings
- Sour cream
- Chopped green onions
- Crumbled bacon (extra indulgence)
- Hot sauce or salsa
💡 Pro tip: For an ultra-creamy potato, scoop out a bit of the flesh, mix with cheese, butter, and sausage, then stuff it back before broiling.
If you want, I can give a crockpot or sheet pan version that makes multiple loaded potatoes at once without babysitting the oven. It’s insane for meal prep. Do you want me to do that?
