If you’re in need of a fast and filling dinner, look no further than these foolproof loaded chili baked potatoes.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy-to-make recipe for Loaded Chili Baked Potatoes.
1. Info for Loaded Chili Baked Potatoes
- Cook Time: 1 hr 15 min
- Total Time: 1 hr 15 min
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 269.63 kcal
2. Ingredients for Loaded Chili Baked Potatoes
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- Salt and black pepper
- Salt and black pepper
- 2 cans chili with beans (14 oz. per can)
- 3/4 cup (3 oz.) shredded Mexican-blend cheese
- 1 scallion (for serving)
- Sour cream (for serving)
3. Directions:
3.1 Preheat
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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
3.2 Prep
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Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
3.3 Oven
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Pierce each potato 2-3 times with a fork and wrap each individually in a sheet of aluminum foil. Bake the potatoes directly on middle rack of oven until fork tender, 60-75 minutes. When done, remove the potatoes from the oven and allow them to rest until they’re cool enough to handle.
3.4 Prep
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Remove the potatoes from the aluminum foil. With a sharp knife, make a lengthwise slit in the top of each potato, slicing only halfway down. Carefully pinch the potatoes to open slightly. Scoop out a few tablespoons of the potato flesh from each potato. Reserve for an alternative use, or discard.
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Place the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Season the insides of the potatoes with salt and black pepper.
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Spoon an equal amount of chili into each potato, doming it slightly over the tops. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the potatoes.
3.5 Oven
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Bake the potatoes on middle rack of oven until the cheese is melted and the chili and potatoes are heated through, 8-10 minutes.
3.6 Check
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Check to see that potatoes are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
3.7 Prep
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Finely mince the scallion.
3.8 Serve
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Top each potato with a generous spoonful of sour cream and the minced scallion. Serve immediately.
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