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Loaded Baked Potato with Steak Bites Recipe

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This Loaded Baked Potato with Steak Bites recipe features perfectly seasoned, crispy baked russet potatoes topped with tender, flavorful steak bites sautéed in garlic butter and Cajun seasoning. Finished with a rich parmesan cream sauce and fresh parsley, this hearty dish combines satisfying textures and bold flavors perfect for a comforting dinner.

Ingredients

For the Baked Potatoes

  • 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean and patted dry
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.5 tablespoons sea salt

For the Steak Bites

  • 2 lbs steak (NY strip, ribeye, sirloin, or tenderloin), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced (about 8-10 cloves)
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (low sodium preferred, adjust salt accordingly)
  • 4 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 wedges lemon, juice of

For the Cream Sauce and Garnish

  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Rub each russet potato with olive oil evenly, then sprinkle with sea salt ensuring the skins are well coated. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for about 45 to 60 minutes until the skins are crispy and a fork easily pierces through the flesh.
  2. Season the Steak Bites: While the potatoes bake, cut the steak into bite-sized pieces. Season with kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and Cajun seasoning, tossing to coat all pieces evenly.
  3. Sear the Steak Bites: Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the steak bites, searing them without moving for about 2-3 minutes to get a good crust. Flip and sear the other side for another 2 minutes. Remove steak bites from the pan and repeat with remaining oil and steak pieces. Set cooked steak bites aside to rest.
  4. Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the butter and minced garlic. Sauté the garlic until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1 minute. Return all steak bites to the pan, toss to coat in the garlic butter, then add red pepper flakes and a squeeze of lemon juice. Cook together for another minute, then remove from heat.
  5. Prepare Parmesan Cream Sauce: In a small saucepan, warm the heavy cream over medium heat until it simmers gently. Gradually whisk in the grated parmesan cheese until fully melted and smooth. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  6. Assemble the Loaded Potatoes: When the baked potatoes are done, slice each one open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork. Ladle the creamy parmesan sauce over the potato flesh, top generously with the garlicky steak bites, then sprinkle fresh parsley over everything for a bright finish.
  7. Serve: Serve immediately while hot, optionally with an extra wedge of lemon on the side for squeezing over steak bites if desired.

Notes

  • Choose a steak cut like ribeye or sirloin for the best flavor and tenderness with steak bites.
  • Be careful not to overcrowd the skillet when searing steak bites to ensure a proper crust forms.
  • If you want a spicier kick, increase the red pepper flakes according to taste.
  • The baked potatoes can be prepared earlier and warmed in the oven before assembly.
  • Use low sodium Cajun seasoning or adjust salt quantities to avoid oversalting.

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