Description

Indulge in the perfect blend of cheesy, smoky, and savory flavors with Ultimate Cheesy BBQ Pulled Pork Volcano Potatoes. These fully-loaded baked potatoes are stuffed with tender pulled pork, tangy BBQ sauce, cream cheese, sour cream, and a gooey cheddar topping that’ll have everyone coming back for more. The final touch? A sprinkle of fresh green onions to bring it all together. Perfect for weeknight dinners, family gatherings, or any time you crave comfort food with a twist!

Ingredients

Scale

4 large russet potatoes
2 cups cooked pulled pork
1 cup BBQ sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup cream cheese, softened
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup chopped green onions
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare Potatoes: Wash the russet potatoes and poke holes in them using a fork. Wrap each potato in aluminum foil and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
Mix Toppings: In a bowl, combine the pulled pork, BBQ sauce, cream cheese, sour cream, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
Stuff Potatoes: Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
Fill & Top: Spoon the pulled pork mixture into each potato and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
Final Bake: Place the stuffed potatoes back in the oven for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish & Serve: Remove the potatoes from the oven and sprinkle with chopped green onions. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare the stuffed potatoes in advance, refrigerate, and bake them when you’re ready to serve.
Substitution: If you don’t have pulled pork, shredded chicken or beef can work just as well.
Cheese Variations: Feel free to swap out the cheddar cheese for Monterey Jack or pepper jack for a different twist.
BBQ Sauce Options: Use your favorite BBQ sauce, or make it spicier by adding some hot sauce to the mix.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour (45 minutes to 60 minutes for potatoes + 10-15 minutes for final bake)
Category: Main Dish, Comfort Food
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 potato
Calories: 520 kcal
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 45mg

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