{"id":"69e99318-c587-4b26-86a7-517b67304954","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/69e99318-c587-4b26-86a7-517b67304954","source_url":"https://cookinginthemidwest.com/blog/cheeseburger-baked-potatoes/","title":"Cheeseburger Baked Potatoes","description":"Cheeseburger Baked Potatoes are an easy and delicious dinner recipe! Baked potatoes loaded with ground beef, cheese, burger sauce, bacon, and green onions!","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT60M","image_url":"https://cookinginthemidwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/savingPNG-2-6.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"4 large russet potatoes","item":"large russet potatoes","quantity":4},{"text":"1 tbsp oil","item":"oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"Salt","item":"Salt"},{"text":"6 pieces bacon cooked and chopped ((or bacon bits))","item":"bacon cooked and chopped ((or bacon bits))","quantity":6,"unit":"piece"},{"text":"1 lb ground beef","item":"ground beef","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 onion (chopped)","item":"onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"1/2 tsp each of salt, pepper, ground mustard","item":"each of salt, pepper, ground mustard","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp each of onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika","item":"each of onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tbsp minced garlic","item":"minced garlic","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tbsp ketchup","item":"ketchup","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tbsp mustard","item":"mustard","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tbsp pickle juice","item":"pickle juice","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"8 oz Colby Jack cheese (shredded)","item":"Colby Jack cheese","quantity":8,"unit":"oz","preparation":"shredded"},{"text":"2 green onions (chopped)","item":"green onions","quantity":2,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"1/2 cup mayo","item":"mayo","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 cup ketchup","item":"ketchup","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tbsp mustard","item":"mustard","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Scrub and wash four large russet potatoes. Dry the potatoes. Poke holes in them and cover them in olive oil and salt. Cook them in the oven at 400 degrees F for about 1 hour or until soft."},{"number":2,"text":"If you are not using bacon bits for this recipe, cook 6 pieces of bacon. I prefer to bake bacon on a sheet pan in the oven at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. Drain grease and chop. Set aside."},{"number":3,"text":"When the potatoes have about 15 minutes left to cook, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown 1 lb of ground beef with chopped onion. Season with salt, pepper, ground mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, Drain any extra grease from the meat."},{"number":4,"text":"Next, add the minced garlic, ketchup, mustard, and pickle juice. Stir well."},{"number":5,"text":"Make the quick burger sauce by mixing together mayo, ketchup, and mustard."},{"number":6,"text":"Build your potatoes with shredded Colby Jack Cheese, the ground beef mixture, more cheese, burger sauce, bacon, and green onions! Add any of your favorite burger toppings! Enjoy!"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T16:00:26.94108+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T16:00:26.94108+00:00"}