Mash the potato insides with sour cream, butter, salt, pepper, and half the cheese. Think mashed potatoes but a little firmer.
3. Add the Meat and Cheese
Mix in your cooked ground beef and green onions. Give it a taste. (Seriously, don’t skip the taste test. This is the fun part.) Adjust seasoning if needed. I like to toss in a little hot sauce here, but that’s me being spicy.
4. Stuff and Bake Again
Spoon the mixture back into the potato shells like you’re building little potato mountains. Top with the rest of the cheese. Pop them back into the oven at 375°F for about 15–20 minutes, or until everything’s melty, golden, and the cheese is giving you those perfect edges.
Why These Work for Literally Any Occasion
Honestly? These are the kind of food that fits into everything.
- Game day? Yes.
- Weeknight dinner? Heck yes.
- Bringing a dish to that potluck you forgot about? You’re golden.
- Midnight snack? Don’t judge me.
They reheat well too. Just toss ‘em in the air fryer or oven to get that crispy bite back.
A Few Fun Add-Ins If You Wanna Get Fancy
Wanna remix it? Go wild. Try swapping or adding:
- BBQ sauce with pulled pork instead of beef
- Pepper jack cheese and jalapeños for a Tex-Mex twist
- Chicken, buffalo sauce, and blue cheese crumbles (ohhh yes)
You can’t really mess this up unless you forget the cheese… which would be a crime, honestly.
Final Thoughts: The Kind of Meal That Feels Like a Hug
If comfort food had a favorite cousin, this would be it. I make these anytime we’re craving something hearty but still homemade. They hit all the right notes—crispy, creamy, cheesy, meaty.
And hey, if you’ve got picky eaters, just say it’s like a loaded potato skin with a burger inside. Boom. Sold.
