Name: Cheeseburger Baked Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes; 1 tbsp oil; Salt; 6 pieces bacon cooked and chopped ((or bacon bits)); 1 lb ground beef; 1 onion (chopped); 1/2 tsp each of salt, pepper, ground mustard; 1 tsp each of onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 2 tbsp ketchup; 2 tbsp mustard; 2 tbsp pickle juice; 8 oz Colby Jack cheese (shredded); 2 green onions (chopped); 1/2 cup mayo; 1/4 cup ketchup; 2 tbsp mustard

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Cheeseburger Baked Potatoes are an easy weeknight dinner! They are made with seasoned ground beef, all of the cheeseburger toppings, shredded cheese, bacon, green onions, and a homemade burger sauce!

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Easy Ground Beef Dinner

Loaded Cheeseburger Baked Potatoes have all of the delicious flavors of a cheeseburger stuffed inside of a baked potato!

This easy ground beef recipe is made with ingredients you probably already keep stocked in your refrigerator and pantry.

Cheeseburger Baked potatoes are a great way to stretch a pound of ground beef and is a meal the whole family might actually eat since everyone can easily build their potatoes with the ingredients they love!

If you are looking for other cheeseburger flavored dinners, check out my One Pan Cheeseburger Mac recipe. This is a meal that keeps my kids coming back for seconds every single time I make it!

Another meal my family enjoys is my One Pan Cheeseburger Rice! This has all the cheeseburger flavors in an easy and convenient rice skillet meal.

Ingredients for Cheeseburger Baked Potatoes

Large russet potatoes
Ground beef
Onion, chopped
Salt, pepper, ground mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika
Minced garlic
Ketchup
Mustard
Pickle juice
Mayo
Colby Jack cheese
Bacon
Green onions

Make Loaded Baked Potatoes

To start making this easy weeknight dinner, get your potatoes cooking first.

I like to use russet potatoes for this recipe because I always keep them on hand and they get nice and fluffy when baked.

Scrub and wash your large russet potatoes. Dry the potatoes well, poke holes in them, and cover them in olive oil and salt.

Cook the potatoes in the oven for about 1 hour or until soft.

If you don’t have any bacon leftover from breakfast, make bacon if you don’t plan on using bacon bits.

I prefer to bake bacon in the oven at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. Use parchment paper on the sheet pan for easy clean up.

Once your bacon is cooked, drain any grease and chop it into small pieces.

When your potatoes have about 15 minutes left to cook, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Ground beef, onions, seasoning in skillet

Brown 1 lb of ground beef with chopped onion.

Season with salt, pepper, ground mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Drain any extra grease from the meat.

Next, add the minced garlic, ketchup, mustard, and pickle juice.

browned beef, garlic, onions, ketchup, mustard

This is the step that is going to give the ground beef the delicious cheeseburger flavor. Stir everything together well.

While the beef finishes cooking, mix up the homemade burger sauce.

Mix together 1/2 cup mayo, 1/4 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp mustard.

This is a super easy and delicious burger sauce, but if you have Thousand Island dressing in your refrigerator that would also work for this recipe.

Loaded Cheeseburger Potato toppings (beef, cheese, bacon, onions, burger sauce)

Serve Cheeseburger Baked Potatoes

Once all of your ingredients are ready, it’s time to build your loaded potatoes!

Fluff the baked potatoes with a fork and top them with a handful of shredded Colby Jack Cheese. Next, add a scoop of the ground beef mixture and top with a little bit more cheese if desired!

This is where you can add as many burger toppings as you’d like. I like to add the homemade burger sauce, bacon, and chopped green onions!

Plated Cheeseburger Baked Potatoes with salad and roll

I like serving baked potatoes with a salad and a roll! This meal would really be good with any vegetable as a side that your family enjoys!

You will love this recipe because it’s an easy weeknight dinner, the flavors are so good, and its easy to customize with your favorite burger toppings.

Store any leftovers in an air tight container. It’s best to keep the toppings separate from the baked potatoes. If you have an air fryer that is a great way to re-heat your baked potatoes!

Tips and Substitutions

I used ground beef in this recipe, but you could use ground turkey instead for a more budget-friendly or healthier option.
Shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese could be used in place of the Colby Jack.
Russet potatoes work well for this recipe because they get nice and fluffy once baked. I find that the large russet potatoes from Sam’s club make awesome stuffed potatoes!
Be sure to dry your potatoes well after washing them. Season them with salt and oil before baking to get the skins crispy.
Don’t overcook the beef mixture, so it doesn’t dry out.
Top this recipe with any of your favorite burger toppings! I like shredded cheese, bacon, green onions, and burger sauce.
This recipe makes 4 large baked potatoes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best potatoes for baked potatoes?

I find that Russet potatoes work best for baked potatoes because they are fluffy on the inside once baked and the skins get crispy.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef?

Yes, ground turkey can be used in place of the ground beef. It might even be a more budget-friendly and healthier option.

Can Cheeseburger Baked Potatoes be made ahead of time?

Yes, you can certainly bake the potatoes and make the meat mixture ahead of time. Keep all ingredients separate until serving. This would even make a great meal prep!

Can I use leftover taco meat or sloppy joe meat?

Yes, if you have leftover taco meat or even meat leftover from sloppy joes that would be perfect for loaded baked potatoes! Switch up the toppings and you have an easy dinner!

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