Loaded Oven-Baked Potato Ham and Cheese Delight

Ingredients

- 4 large potatoes
- 8 oz ham, diced
- 1/2 cup pickles, diced
- 2 tbsp pickle brine
- 2 tsp ranch seasoning
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp stone ground mustard
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup cheese blend (cheddar or similar), shredded
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup vinaigrette
- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Prepare Potatoes: Scrub the potatoes clean and pat them dry. Pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during cooking.

3. Bake Potatoes: Place the potatoes directly on the middle oven rack. Bake for approximately 50–60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.

4. Prepare Filling: While potatoes are baking, in a large bowl, mix together diced ham, pickles, pickle brine, ranch seasoning, yellow mustard, stone ground mustard, Parmesan cheese, and diced onion. Stir in the sour cream and vinaigrette to create a creamy mixture. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

5. Hollow Out Potatoes: Once the potatoes are baked, carefully remove them from the oven. Allow them to cool slightly before slicing them in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the interior, leaving a thin shell.

6. Combine Filling and Potato Flesh: Add the scooped-out potato flesh to the filling mixture you prepared earlier. Mix until well-combined and creamy.

7. Stuff and Top Potatoes: Spoon the filling mixture into each potato shell, packing it in lightly. Sprinkle the shredded cheese blend over the top of each stuffed potato.

8. Final Bake: Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven on a baking sheet and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

9. Serve: Remove from the oven and let rest for a couple of minutes before serving. Optional: garnish with additional sour cream or chopped fresh herbs.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT20M
20 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT1H15M
1 hour 15 minutes

Total Time

- Total Time: PT1H35M
1 hour 35 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Oven-baked
- Loaded potatoes
- Ham recipe
- Cheese delight
- Dinner recipe
- Stuffed potatoes
- Gourmet dinner
- Comfort food

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 2100

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