Description
A hearty, indulgent loaded baked potato topped with tender steak, juicy shrimp, steamed broccoli, and a rich cheddar cheese sauce. This easy surf-and-turf meal combines comfort and flavor in one satisfying dish perfect for special occasions or weeknight treats.
Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes
- ½ lb (≈ 225 g) steak, cut into cubes
- ½ lb (≈ 225 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub and pierce potatoes with a fork. Bake directly on oven rack for about 1 hour until tender.
- Steam broccoli florets for about 5 minutes until just tender and bright green. Set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Season steak with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sear 2–3 minutes per side until cooked to preference. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Season shrimp with paprika. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and pink. Remove and set aside.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the heavy cream. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until smooth and melted to form cheese sauce.
- Once potatoes are baked, slice lengthwise and fluff insides with a fork. Fill each potato with broccoli, steak, and shrimp.
- Drizzle cheese sauce over the fillings and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Use sirloin, ribeye, or NY strip steak for best tenderness.
- Watch shrimp carefully—overcooking will make them rubbery.
- Cheese sauce should be pourable but thick enough to coat; adjust thickness with a splash of milk or more cheese as needed.
- Swap broccoli for other veggies like spinach or roasted peppers.
- Use pepper jack or Gouda for a flavor twist in the cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking & Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded potato
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 240mg
