BBQ Pulled Pork Baked Potato Recipe
BBQ isn't just for sandwiches anymore! With this pulled pork baked potato recipe, you can take your leftovers to a new level! Piping hot leftover pulled pork is layered on top of a buttered, cheesy potato and covered in BBQ sauce, sour cream, jalapenos, and chives. The next time you fire up the grill, make sure to smoke some extra pork to enjoy these potatoes on leftover night!
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What Do I Need to Make a Pulled Pork Baked Potato?
You're going to love how easy it is to make these BBQ baked potatoes! That's because you can use up leftovers and still enjoy a flavorful and hearty meal with your family. All you need to make your own pulled pork potatoes is:
- Medium russet potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Colby and Monterey Jack shredded cheese
- Unsalted butter
- BBQ sauce
- Sour cream
- Pickled jalapenos
- Chopped chives
- Salt and pepper
How Do I Make a Pulled Pork Baked Potato?
Add tons of flavor to a plain baked potato with this quick and easy dinner idea! Simply follow these instructions to make a delicious baked potato topped with BBQ. I guarantee it will be a hit with everyone in the family!
Step One: Bake the Potatoes
While you prep the potatoes for baking, preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry the potatoes and use a fork to poke holes in the skin all around each one. Place the potatoes on a rack on top of baking sheet and brush each one with melted butter. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the top of each potato. Place the pan in the oven to bake for 30 minutes, then baste with more melted butter. Continue baking for another 25 minutes, until the inside of the potatoes is fork tender.
Step Two: Load the Potatoes
Cut the potatoes in half and lightly fluff the inside with a fork. Add melted butter to each potato and season with more salt and pepper. Stir to mix the butter and seasoning into the filling. Sprinkle each potato with half the shredded cheese, then place half the pulled pork on top. Drizzle your favorite BBQ sauce over the top of the pork, then garnish with pickled jalapenos, chopped chives, and sour cream on top.
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How Do You Store Pulled Pork Baked Potatoes?
These potatoes taste best right after they're baked and assembled. That's why it's a good idea to prep all the ingredient in advance and assemble them right before you're ready to start eating.
The baked potatoes can be made up to one week in advance and stored in the fridge. When you're ready to eat your BBQ loaded potatoes, warm up the baked potatoes in the oven or microwave until heated through, then add the toppings before serving.
Pulled Pork Baked Potato Toppings
There are a variety of amazing toppings you can add to your potatoes to create a delicious dinner that's all your own! In addition to the topping ideas I included in the recipe above, you can also garnish your BBQ potatoes with these other ingredients:
- Bacon bits
- Baked beans
- Chopped green onion
- Coleslaw
- Grilled onion
- Chopped red onion
- Black olives
- Fresh jalapeno slices
- Black beans
- Diced tomatoes
- Queso or cheese sauce
- Sliced bell peppers
What to Serve with Pulled Pork Baked Potatoes
Potatoes stuffed with shredded meat and topped with melty cheese sounds like a delicious meal all in one handy container! But if you want to round out your dinner with a few extra sides, there are plenty of delicious recipe ideas to choose from. Try serving your BBQ potatoes with these yummy side dishes.
- Baked beans
- Coleslaw
- Macaroni and cheese
- Pasta salad
- Side salads
- Garlic bread
- Corn on the cob
- Roasted green beans
- Cornbread
- Rolls
How Do You Make Baked Potatoes in the Microwave?
Cooking your potatoes in the oven is the best way to ensure they have a crispy skin on the outside and are fluffy on the inside. But it can take a while to get a perfectly cooked potato!
If you're in a hurry to prepare your BBQ potatoes, you can speed up the cooking process by preparing your baked potatoes in the microwave.
There are two different ways you can use the microwave to cook your potatoes:
- Cook the potatoes all the way through in the microwave. You can prepare your potatoes for eating completely in the microwave if you're looking for a fast way to get them ready for dinner. Start by poking a few holes in the potato with a fork, then place it on a microwave-safe plate. Cook for seven minutes, then check to make sure the potato is soft all the way through. If it's not fully tender, continue cooking in one-minute increments.
- Soften the potato and finish cooking in the oven. If you want your potato to have crispy skin, it's a good idea to finish baking it in the oven. Poke a few holes in the potato and cook it on a microwave-safe plate for 7 minutes. Then, transfer it to a 450-degree oven and continue baking for 10 to 15 minutes, until the skin is crispy.
BBQ Pulled Pork Baked Potato Recipe
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Fork
- Basting Brush
Ingredients
- 2 Medium Russet Potatoes
- ½ Cup Pulled Pork
- ½ Cup Colby & Monterey Jack Shredded Cheese
- 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- BBQ Sauce to drizzle on top
- Sour Cream optional topping
- Pickled Jalapenos optional topping
- 1 Tablespoon Chopped Chives
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees fahrenheit.
- Wash and dry the potatoes and use a fork to poke holes all around the potatoes.
- Place the potatoes on a rack that sits over a baking sheet and baste the potatoes with melted butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake for about 30 minutes and baste the potatoes with more melted butter. Bake for another 25 minutes or until fork tender.
- Split the potatoes and lightly fluff the inside of each potato with a fork.
- Immediately place more melted butter on the inside of the potatoes and sprinkle with a bit more salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle each potato with half the shredded cheese.
- Place half the pulled pork on each potato.
- Drizzle with your favorite BBQ sauce.
- Place the jalapenos on top and drizzle sour cream over the top of them.
- Garnish with a bit of chopped chives and enjoy!
Notes
You can use your favorite method for baking the potatoes, it doesn’t have to be the oven. This is totally up to you.
The amount of sour cream, bbq sauce, jalapenos, and salt/pepper is totally up to your preferences. I just drizzle and sprinkle until my heart whispers “stop.”
You can use your favorite shredded cheese in place of the kind I used. I tend to use whatever I have on hand.
Be sure to use your favorite BBQ sauce for this recipe as it will have a strong flavor presence.
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