Loaded Baked Potato with Steak Bites
Loaded Baked Potato with Steak Bites topped with juicy Cajun garlic butter steak and creamy Parmesan sauce. A hearty comfort food dinner packed with bold flavor and fluffy baked potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked + Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Potatoes
4 large russet potatoes (scrubbed clean and patted dry)
4 tablespoons olive oil
1½ tablespoons sea salt
For the Steak Bites
2 lbs steak (NY strip, ribeye, sirloin, or tenderloin)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons garlic, minced (about 8–10 cloves)
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (low sodium preferred)
4 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
2 tablespoons butter (for garlic butter finish)
For the Parmesan Cream Sauce
4 tablespoons butter (divided)
1 tablespoon remaining minced garlic
1½ cups heavy cream
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
½–1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
Juice of 2 lemon wedges
For Serving
Remaining butter (for fluffing potatoes)
Instructions
1️⃣ Bake the Potatoes
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Rub potatoes with olive oil and coat generously with sea salt.
Place on baking sheet (do not poke holes) and bake 50–60 minutes, until fork tender.
2️⃣ Cook the Steak Bites
Trim excess fat and cut steak into 2-inch pieces.
Toss steak with 2 tablespoons avocado oil and coat generously with Cajun seasoning.
Heat 2 tablespoons avocado oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Add steak bites and cook undisturbed for about 2 minutes until golden brown. Flip once and cook another minute. Reduce heat to low and cook 1 more minute.
Push steak to one side, add 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon garlic. Sauté until fragrant, then toss steak in garlic butter to coat.
Remove steak to a bowl and tent loosely with foil.
3️⃣ Make the Parmesan Cream Sauce
In the same skillet, add remaining butter and garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
Slowly whisk in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce for 3–5 minutes.
Stir in red pepper flakes and Parmesan. Whisk until thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in parsley and fresh lemon juice. Adjust salt and pepper if needed.
4️⃣ Assemble
Once baked, lift and drop each potato from about 12 inches above the pan to loosen the inside.
Slice open lengthwise and fluff with a fork. Spread inside with butter.
Divide steak bites evenly among the potatoes.
Spoon generous Parmesan cream sauce over the top and serve immediately.
Notes
Let steak rest before serving to keep it juicy.
For extra crisp skin, place potatoes directly on oven rack.
Ribeye provides the richest flavor, while sirloin is more budget-friendly.
Garnish with extra parsley or additional Parmesan if desired.
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