Description
Cheeseburger stuffed taters are easy, delicious comfort food made with fluffy baked potatoes, seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and classic burger toppings.
Ingredients
4 large russet potatoes
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup diced pickles
1/4 cup diced tomatoes
2 tbsp chopped green onions
Sour cream, for serving
Optional: cooked crumbled bacon
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Scrub potatoes, pierce with a fork, and bake for 50–60 minutes until tender.
3. While potatoes bake, cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
4. Add onion and garlic, then cook until softened.
5. Stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper.
6. Slice baked potatoes open and fluff the inside with a fork.
7. Spoon cheeseburger beef mixture into each potato.
8. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
9. Return stuffed potatoes to the oven for 5–8 minutes until cheese melts.
10. Garnish with pickles, tomatoes, green onions, sour cream, and bacon if desired.
Notes
Use russet potatoes for the fluffiest texture.
Swap cheddar for American cheese for a classic cheeseburger flavor.
Add jalapeños for a spicy version.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.