Cheesy Barbecue Oven Baked Potatoes
Get ready to wow your taste buds with these irresistible Cheesy Barbecue Oven Baked Potatoes! This hearty recipe transforms fluffy, perfectly baked russet potatoes into a flavor-packed side or main dish bursting with bold barbecue sauce, gooey melted cheddar cheese, and crispy crumbled bacon. With a crisp, seasoned skin and a tender interior, each potato is topped off with fresh green onions for a zesty finish and optional sour cream for added creaminess. Ideal for weeknight dinners, game day spreads, or backyard barbecues, this easy-to-make dish combines smoky, cheesy, and savory notes. Ready in just over an hour, these stuffed barbecue potatoes are the ultimate crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 0.5 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
Wash and dry the russet potatoes thoroughly, then pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
Rub each potato with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Place the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a knife or fork.
Once baked, remove the potatoes 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 squeeze the sides to open up the potato slightly.
Drizzle 2 tablespoons of barbecue sauce over each potato, then top with 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
Return the potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and garnish with crumbled bacon and chopped green onions.
Serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream on top, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2697 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.1 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.9 g | 250% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 257 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 6065 mg | 264% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 329.6 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.3 g | ||
| Protein | 92.9 g | 186% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1215 mg | 93% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 7648 mg | 163% | |
*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.
