Cheeseburger Stuffed Potato Boats
A cozy dish that combines classic cheeseburger flavors with the charm of baked potato.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium to large russet potatoes
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the potatoes by washing and drying them. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Add half of the cheddar cheese to the beef mixture and stir until melted.
- Scoop out the insides of the baked potatoes, leaving about a quarter inch on the skin.
- Refill the potato skins with the beef and cheese mixture and top with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Finish by baking again for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and optional toppings before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize your fillings with additional toppings such as bacon or barbecue sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato half
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheeseburger, stuffed potatoes, comfort food, family dinner