4.5 from 6 votes
Pulled Pork Loaded Potato
Take a basic buttery baked potato and turn it into a whole meal loading it up with juicy pulled pork, cheese, barbecue sauce, and sour cream.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 849 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons salted butter melted
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups pulled pork
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup sliced green onion
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub 4 large russet potatoes clean. Use a fork to poke 8 to 10 holes in each potato to allow steam to escape. Rub 2 tablespoons olive oil over the outside of each potato, then season with 1 teaspoon salt. Wrap each tightly in aluminum foil.
- Place the wrapped potatoes on a baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- While the potatoes bake, warm 2 cups pulled pork. If using the stovetop, heat in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through. If using a microwave, place in a microwave-safe dish, cover with a damp paper towel, and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until hot.
- Carefully remove the potatoes from the oven and unwrap. Slice each potato in half lengthwise.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon melted butter over the inside of each potato. Top evenly with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 2 cups pulled porkhe pulled pork.
- Divide 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup sliced green onion amongst the potatoes and finish by drizzling 1/2 cup barbecue sauce over the tops. Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1potato
Calories
849kcal
(42%)
Carbohydrates
105g
(35%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
126mg
(42%)
Sodium
1668mg
(70%)
Potassium
1719mg
(49%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Vitamin A
1199IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
361mg
(36%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 849
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1potato | |
| Calories | 849kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 105g | 35% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 126mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1668mg | 70% |
| Potassium | 1719mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 1199IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 361mg | 36% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.