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Chili Cheese Baked Potato

This chili cheese baked potato is made with hearty homemade chili and topped with melty cheese for the ultimate comfort food meal. It’s an easy and delicious recipe that’s perfect for busy nights, cozy dinners, or when you’re craving something warm and satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Course Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 611 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. ground beef (lean, 90/10)
  • 1 lb. bacon
  • 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 ½ cup Dr. Pepper
  • 1 (15.5 oz) can light red kidney beans
  • 1 (15.5 oz) can great Northern beans
  • 4 oz. diced green chilis
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ¼ cup cornmeal
  • 8 russet potatoes

Toppings

  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • colby jack cheese
  • sour cream
  • green onions
  • chives
  • bacon bits
  • jalapeños
  • butter
  • avocados

Instructions
 

  • In a frying pan, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and let cool.
  • Add ground beef to frying pan and cook until completely cooked through.
  • When done, add ground beef to slow cooker.
  • Cut bacon into small pieces and add to slow cooker.
  • Add in remaining ingredients, except for cornmeal and stir until well combined.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
  • When done, remove cover and add in cornmeal. Stir until well incorporated.
  • 1 hour before serving, preheat the oven to 400°F. Wash the potatoes under cold running water, scrubbing the skins to remove any dirt, then pat dry. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet and bake for 45–60 minutes, or until fork-tender. (do not wrap potatoes in foil. see below for details.)
  • Remove potatoes from oven, cut in half lengthways and spoon chili over top of potato.
  • Serve with favorite fixings and enjoy.

Notes

When baking potatoes, do not wrap them in aluminum foil. Wrapping baked potatoes in aluminum foil traps steam, which prevents the skins from getting crispy and can make the potatoes taste soggy. Baking them uncovered allows moisture to escape, resulting in fluffy insides and perfectly crisp skins.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 611kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 22gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 818mgPotassium: 1256mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 188IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 4mg
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