Description
A delicious combination of steak, shrimp, and mushrooms stuffed into perfectly baked potatoes topped with a creamy cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Baked Potatoes:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter (for serving)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails removed)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- For the Steak:
- 1 pound sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into small cubes or thin strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- For the Veggies & Mushrooms:
- 1 cup cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small yellow onion, sliced
- 1 small zucchini, sliced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- For the Cheese Sauce:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Italian herbs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional Toppings:
- ¼ cup cooked and crumbled turkey bacon or beef bacon
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Extra shredded cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Scrub and dry the potatoes, rub with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes until tender. Slice and fluff the inside, adding butter and cheese.
- Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Sear shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add steak, season with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 4-6 minutes until browned. Remove and let rest.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan, then add mushrooms, bell pepper, onion, and zucchini. Cook with garlic powder, salt, and pepper for 6-8 minutes until tender.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add heavy cream, heating until bubbling. Stir in Parmesan, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, herbs, salt, and pepper for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Assemble the loaded potatoes: open baked potatoes, add cheese sauce, layer with veggies, steak, and shrimp, drizzling more cheese sauce. Garnish with parsley, crumbled bacon, and extra cheese.
Notes
- Serve with fresh salad or roasted asparagus for a complete meal.
- Feel free to adjust the spice levels according to your preference.
- Ensure shrimp and steak are cooked to your liking, adjusting cook times if necessary.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Loaded Baked Potato
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg