Cheesy Baked Beans in Baked Potatoes
Transform your weeknight comfort food game with these Cheesy Baked Beans in Baked Potatoes—a hearty, satisfying dish that's as easy as it is delicious! Fluffy, oven-baked russet potatoes serve as the perfect edible bowls for a warm, savory filling of classic baked beans, creamy melted cheddar cheese, and a touch of butter for irresistible richness. Finished with optional sour cream and fresh chives, these loaded potatoes are bursting with flavor and texture in every bite. Ready in just over an hour with minimal prep, this recipe is ideal for busy evenings or casual dinners. Whether you're craving a vegetarian main dish or a cozy addition to your meal rotation, these cheesy baked potatoes are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Perfect for fans of baked potato recipes, cheesy comfort food, or quick and easy dinner ideas!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cups Canned baked beans
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
Rub the potatoes with olive oil, then sprinkle them evenly with salt and black pepper.
Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the skins are crispy and the insides are tender when pierced with a knife.
While the potatoes are baking, warm the canned baked beans in a saucepan over medium heat until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Once the potatoes are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes.
Slice each potato lengthwise down the center, being careful not to cut all the way through. Gently push the ends of the potato together to create an opening for the filling.
Fluff the inside of each potato with a fork and add 1 tablespoon of butter to each potato, allowing it to melt into the fluffy potato interior.
Spoon the warm baked beans evenly into the potatoes.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the top of each potato, allowing it to melt from the heat of the beans and potatoes. For a gooey texture, you can place the filled potatoes back in the oven for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
Top each potato with sour cream and chopped chives, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your cheesy baked beans in baked potatoes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2978 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 169.4 g | 217% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.8 g | 454% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 434 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 6199 mg | 270% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 271.2 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.8 g | 131% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.2 g | ||
| Protein | 101.2 g | 202% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 2041 mg | 157% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 5344 mg | 114% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
