Loaded Baked Potato with Steak Bites
Ingredients
- 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 - whatever your preference and budget.
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic
minced, about 8-10 cloves
- 6 tablespoons butter
softened
- 2 tablespoons cajun seasonings
low sodium is ideal, adjust salt accordingly
- 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 pepper
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425 and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- 2
Rub potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle all sides with sea salt and place on the prepared pan. Do not poke any holes in them. Bake about 50-60 minutes or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
- 3
Trim the steak of any excess fat or silver skin. Cut into 2" pieces. Drizzle the steak bites in 2 tbsp avocado oil, it has a higher smoke point than olive oil.
- 4
In the same pan with residual butter and garlic, add two more 2 tablespoons of butter and remaining 1 tablespoon garlic. Saute until fragrant. Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, allowing it to reduce for 3-5 minutes.
- 5
Lift and drop each potato from about 12" off the pan. Give them a good wack to loosen up the inside to make them fluffy.
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About this Recipe
Ready to bring the steakhouse experience right into your kitchen? This Loaded Baked Potato with Steak Bites recipe is pure comfort, delivering tender, flavorful steak nestled in a fluffy potato, all smothered in a rich parmesan cream sauce. It’s a hearty, satisfying dinner that feels truly indulgent without the fuss of a fancy restaurant.
What makes this recipe truly shine is the technique for the garlic butter steak bites. Pan-searing the steak in a cast iron skillet creates a beautiful crust, then a quick sizzle in a rich garlic butter pan sauce infuses every bite with incredible flavor. Paired with a warm, creamy parmesan sauce, it elevates a simple baked potato into an extraordinary meal that you’ll crave again and again.
Prepare for a feast for the senses. You'll experience perfectly cooked steak—tender and juicy with a savory garlic-butter finish—complemented by the soft, steaming interior of a classic baked potato. The creamy parmesan sauce brings it all together with a luxurious, cheesy richness, balanced by a hint of fresh parsley and a subtle kick from red pepper flakes. This is the kind of cozy, hearty dinner that warms you from the inside out, making any evening feel a bit more special.
Feel free to customize this decadent dish to your liking. The recipe suggests using NY strip, ribeye, sirloin, or tenderloin steak, so choose your favorite cut based on preference and budget. You can easily dial up or down the heat by adjusting the amount of red pepper flakes and Cajun seasoning. For a brighter finish, a bit more lemon juice in the sauce can cut through the richness beautifully. While the recipe calls for fresh parsley, chives would also make a delightful garnish.
This Loaded Baked Potato with Steak Bites is perfect for a cozy weekend dinner, a special occasion, or whenever you're in the mood for some serious comfort food. Serve it as a stand-alone meal, as it's already a complete and satisfying plate.