Sloppy Joe Baked Potato
A baked potato loaded with sloppy joe mix and melty cheddar cheese. A fun and easy way to repurpose leftovers for dinner or lunch.
Equipment
- Fork
- Pastry brush
- Small saucepan
- Air fryer or baking tray
- Microwave-safe plate
Ingredients
- 2 medium russet potatoes
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup leftover sloppy joe mix
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional Toppings:
- Sour cream and green onions
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the potatoes, then dry them with a towel.
- Prick each potato a few times with a fork.
- Place the potatoes on a microwave-safe plate and microwave for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Brush the skin with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Air fry at 400°F for 15 to 20 minutes or bake in a 425°F oven for 35 to 40 minutes until the skin is crispy and a fork goes in easily.
- Warm the sloppy Joe mixture in a small saucepan over low heat while the potatoes finish cooking.
- Once the potatoes are done, slice them open and fluff the inside gently with a fork.
- Spoon the hot sloppy joe mixture over each potato and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Garnish with sour cream and green onions if using.
- Serve warm with extra black pepper or a dash of hot sauce if you like it spicy.
Notes
Need a good sloppy joe mix? You can use leftovers from my Sloppy Joe Casserole recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 615mgPotassium: 983mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 348IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 254mgIron: 2mg
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