Loaded BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Potato Volcanos
If you’re on the hunt for a meal that’s juicy, cheesy, and guaranteed to satisfy, look no further than Loaded BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Potato Volcanos! This hearty baked potato volcano recipe takes all the best flavors of a backyard cheeseburger—tangy BBQ sauce, savory ground beef, crispy bacon, and melty cheddar—and piles them high inside tender russet potatoes.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650kcal
Equipment
- Oven
- Skillet
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing Spoon
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 4 large russet potatoes
Meat
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
Seasonings
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
- 1 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub and poke the russet potatoes. Bake for 45–60 minutes until tender.
- While the potatoes bake, cook ground beef in a skillet with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Once browned, stir in barbecue sauce and cook for 1–2 minutes. Set aside.
- Once baked, let potatoes cool slightly. Cut in half and scoop out a little of the center to create a pocket.
- Fill each potato with the beef mixture, then top with bacon and cheddar cheese.
- Return to oven for 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with green onions and jalapeños, if using. Serve warm!
Notes
Feel free to use ground turkey or plant-based meat as a substitution. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat in the oven at 350°F.
Nutrition
Calories: 650kcal | Fat: 38g