Description
This Loaded Baked Potato with Steak Bites recipe combines tender, perfectly seasoned steak pieces with fluffy baked potatoes and a rich Parmesan cream sauce. The dish is elevated with garlic, Cajun spices, and fresh parsley, making it a satisfying and flavorful meal perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
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Potatoes
- 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean and patted dry
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons sea salt for baked potato skins
Steak Bites
- 2 lbs steak (NY strip, ribeye, sirloin, or tenderloin)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasonings (low sodium)
- 4 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
Parmesan Cream Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2/3 cup Parmesan, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
- 2 wedges lemon, juice of
- 1/2–1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper to prepare for baking the potatoes.
- Prepare the potatoes: Rub each of the scrubbed russet potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle sea salt over the skins. Place them on the prepared baking pan.
- Bake the potatoes: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Prepare the steak: While potatoes bake, cut the steak into bite-sized pieces. Season with kosher salt and Cajun seasoning to infuse flavor.
- Cook the steak bites: Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and steak pieces, cooking until the steak is browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Parmesan cream sauce: In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream, add grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice from wedges, fresh parsley, freshly cracked pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir frequently until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
- Assemble the dish: Once the potatoes are done, carefully cut them open and fluff the insides with a fork. Stuff the potatoes generously with the cooked steak bites and drizzle the Parmesan cream sauce over the top.
Notes
- Use a fork to test potato doneness—a fork should slide easily through the potato without resistance.
- Steak cuts like NY strip or ribeye offer great flavor and tenderness but sirloin or tenderloin work well too.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes depending on your preferred spice level.
- The Parmesan cream sauce can be prepared in advance and gently reheated if needed.
- For a lower-fat option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, but the sauce will be less rich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
