Loaded Baked Potato Chili (Print version)

Fluffy baked potatoes topped with chili, beans, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and fresh toppings.

# What You Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon sea salt

→ Chili & Beans

04 - 2 cups prepared chili (meat or vegetarian)
05 - 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed

→ Toppings

06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 1/2 cup sour cream
08 - 1/4 cup chopped green onions
09 - 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
10 - 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
11 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# How to Make:

01 - Set the oven to 425°F.
02 - Pierce each potato several times with a fork, rub with olive oil, then sprinkle with sea salt.
03 - Place potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 50-60 minutes until skins are crisp and interiors tender.
04 - Warm chili and black beans together in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
05 - Remove potatoes from oven and let cool slightly. Slice lengthwise and fluff the insides gently with a fork.
06 - Ladle the chili and bean mixture evenly over each potato.
07 - Top each potato with shredded cheese and allow to melt, then add sour cream, green onions, diced tomatoes, jalapeño slices, and season with salt and pepper.
08 - Serve immediately with additional toppings on the side if desired.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Customizable with your favorite toppings and chili varieties
  • Easy and satisfying for family dinners or meal prep
02 -
  • For vegan, use plant-based cheese and sour cream alternatives
  • Leftover chili works great and reduces prep time
03 -
  • Prep toppings ahead for a quicker assembly
  • Try swapping black beans for pinto or kidney beans for flavor twists
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