Sausage Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Upgrade your baked potato game with these hearty and flavorful Sausage Stuffed Baked Potatoes! Perfectly roasted russet potatoes are scooped and mashed with creamy sour cream, butter, and melted cheddar cheese, then packed with savory browned sausage for an irresistible filling. Finished with a bubbly layer of cheese and a sprinkle of fresh green onions, these stuffed potatoes are the perfect combination of crispy skins and rich, savory flavors. Whether you're serving them as a comforting side dish or a satisfying main course, this recipe is easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress. Plus, it’s a versatile favorite ideal for weeknight dinners, game days, or cozy gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Large russet potatoes
- 0.5 pound Sausage (ground or crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 pieces Green onions (sliced)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly, then dry them with a clean towel.
Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle them lightly with salt. Pierce each potato a few times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife.
While the potatoes are baking, heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease and set the sausage aside.
Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly, about 5-10 minutes.
Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and gently scoop out the insides, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato flesh around the skin to create a shell. Place the potato flesh in a large mixing bowl.
Add the butter, sour cream, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the potato flesh. Mash the mixture until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the cooked sausage, shredded cheddar cheese (reserving a small amount for topping), and half of the sliced green onions.
Spoon the sausage and potato mixture back into the potato shells, mounding it on top.
Place the stuffed potatoes on a baking sheet and sprinkle the reserved cheese over the top.
Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and garnish with the remaining green onions. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2443 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 161.7 g | 207% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.5 g | 392% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 417 mg | 139% | |
| Sodium | 5024 mg | 218% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 167.2 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.3 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.7 g | ||
| Protein | 88.0 g | 176% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1087 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 4261 mg | 91% | |
*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.
