Steak Loaded Potato Skins
Cheerful Squirrel

Steak Loaded Potato Skins

Crispy, cheesy potato skins loaded with juicy steak, chipotle sour cream and fresh chives for the ultimate comfort food experience.

130Min
5Servings
680Cal
MediumLevel
#comfort-food#cheesy#steak#potato

Equipment

oven
baking sheet
knife
cutting board
blender
bowl
pot
thermometer
tongs
wire rack
pan
plate
spoon

Ingredients

Potatoes

russet potatoes (washed, dried)

5 piece

olive oil

60 ml

salt

15 g

Filling

milk (warmed)

120 ml

butter (softened)

75 g

sour cream

120 g

sharp cheddar cheese (grated)

170 g

fresh chives (chopped)

10 g

seasoning salt

5 g

Frying & Topping

neutral oil

500 ml

triple cheddar cheese (grated)

100 g

Steak

ribeye or New York strip steak

400 g

salt

5 g

black pepper

3 g

Chipotle Sour Cream

sour cream

240 g

chipotle peppers in adobo

2 piece

garlic cloves

2 piece

lime juice

15 ml

salt

3 g

milk

30 ml

Instructions

1

Prepare and bake potatoes

Wash and dry potatoes, rub with olive oil, season with salt and bake until fork-tender.

60 min220°Ctimer 55 min
Potatoes are done when a fork slides easily through the center
2

Make chipotle sour cream

Blend all chipotle sour cream ingredients until smooth, adding milk to thin if needed.

5 min
3

Prepare potato filling

Halve potatoes, scoop flesh leaving 1/4 inch border, mash with warm milk, butter, sour cream, cheddar, chives and seasoning salt.

15 min
4

Fry potato skins

Heat neutral oil to 175°C, fry empty skins in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy.

10 minMedium-high heattimer 3 min
Work in batches to avoid overcrowding and maintain oil temperature
5

Stuff and bake skins

Stuff the skins with potato filling, top with triple cheddar and bake at 175°C for 15 minutes until bubbling and golden.

20 min175°Ctimer 15 min
6

Cook and rest steak

Season steak with salt and pepper, grill or pan-sear to desired doneness, rest 5-10 minutes then slice into bite-sized pieces.

15 minHigh heattimer 8 min
7

Assemble and serve

Load the skins with steak, chipotle sour cream and fresh chives. Serve immediately.

5 min

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Reheat: Oven 175°C for 10 minutes

Best served fresh. Store components separately if making ahead.

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