The Works Baked Potato

Mmmmmm. Simple, but oh so good! The Works baked potatoes remind me of the wonderful potatoes at Hog’s Breath Eatery, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. I used to eat at Hog’s Breath regularly. Man, did they have great baked potatoes. Sadly, the Hog’s Breath Eatery has closed. That means I have to make more baked potatoes like this one at home instead of saving up my cravings for the next time I go to Fayetteville.

The Works Baked Potato

I have no problem admitting that for me, The Works baked potato makes the perfect main dish. Not a side, nope. Although you could certainly do that. But you grab a big enough baker and load it up, you’ve got a great dinner. There’s nothing fancy going on here, just a good, fast, easy baked potato.

If you’re having trouble getting the insides of your potatoes done the way you want them, try some potato nails. They get the heat deep inside. I always use them when I’m grilling my potatoes to make sure they come out perfectly every single time.

Also try my cheesy broccoli baked potatoes.

The Works Baked Potato
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The Works Baked Potato

I have no problem admitting that for me, The Works baked potato makes the perfect main dish. Not a side, nope. Although you could certainly do that.
Course Main or Side
Cuisine American
Keyword baked, potatoes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 695kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Split the potatoes along the tops.
  • Divide the remaining ingredients between the potatoes.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 695kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 931mg | Potassium: 1739mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1110IU | Vitamin C: 74mg | Calcium: 342mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Cheesy Mushroom Baked Potatoes

You sure can’t go wrong with mushrooms and cheese on a good ole baked potato! I love having baked potatoes for dinner. Not as a side, but for dinner. Load them up and I’m a happy guy. It reminds me of Hogs Breath, my favorite diner in Fayetteville, Arkansas, when I was in college. For just a few bucks you could get a massive loaded baked potato for lunch. Like these cheesy mushroom baked potatoes.

Cheesy Mushroom Baked Potatoes

Also try my cheesy broccoli baked potatoes and my easy chili cheese baked potatoes. Like I said, I absolutely love baked potatoes and I’m more than happy to top them with darned near anything. These cheesy mushroom baked potatoes are just one great example!

Cheesy Mushroom Baked Potatoes
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Cheesy Mushroom Baked Potatoes

You sure can’t go wrong with mushrooms and cheese on a good ole baked potato! I love having baked potatoes for dinner. Not as a side, but for dinner
Course Main or Side
Cuisine American
Keyword baked, blue cheese, mushroom, potatoes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 174kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a skillet.
  • Add mushrooms and cook until softened.
  • Split the potatoes along the tops.
  • Divide the mushrooms among the potatoes and top with the cheese sauce.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 938mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Grilled and Baked Pimento Cheese-Stuffed Potatoes

These grilled and baked pimento cheese-stuffed potatoes were almost too pretty to eat. But they sure where delicious, and definitely something a little different. I don’t know why the thought of stuffing potatoes with pimento cheese never occurred to me before. It’s certainly way, way better than just plain old shredded cheddar cheese that’s for sure! It’s amazing how just a few ingredients, usually ones I have on-hand, can make a plain-ole plain-ole potato something magical. That’s why I love baked potatoes so much. They’re like a blank canvas just waiting for me to add my own touches.

Grilled and Baked Pimento Cheese-Stuffed Potatoes

You can also bake these pimento cheese-stuffed potatoes in the oven at 350 F instead of finishing them on the grill. I follow my always-go-to method for making the best baked potatoes in the oven when cooking them indoors. They have the perfectly crunchy skin with tender, moist insides every single time. You can’t beat them! The key is to not wrap them in foil. Let them ‘breath’. You want them baked, not steamed. And you want them to cook to 210 F. Yep, you can give them the ‘poke test’ too, but 210 F is the guaranteed perfect temperature.

This recipe was inspired by a recipe from Nibble Me This.

Grilled and Baked Pimento Cheese-Stuffed Potatoes
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Grilled and Baked Pimento Cheese-Stuffed Potatoes

These grilled and baked pimento cheese-stuffed potatoes were almost too pretty to eat. But they sure where delicious, and definitely something a little different. 
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword pimento cheese, pimiento cheese, potatoes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 578kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Bake potatoes (see The Best Baked Potato). Let cool slightly.
  • Cut top 1/4th off each potato. Using a melonballer or spoon, scrape the potato pulp from both the inside of the potato and the top piece into a large bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix. Use a fork to break up and smash any large potato pieces.
  • Spoon mixture back into the potatoes.
  • Place on a grill over indirect heat (or in a preheated oven) at around 350 F for 20-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.

Nutrition

Calories: 578kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 975mg | Potassium: 1659mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1040IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 492mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

The Best Baked Potato

The best baked potato has a crispy skin that crunches when you cut into it. The ‘meat’ is almost creamy. Baking them is what makes them fantastic.There are few things that are as easy as or as good as a great spud. This is how I make them. They are always fantastic time after time.

Cheesy Broccoli Baked Potatoes

Here’s how we make our potatoes in the oven. Foil? Notice that there isn’t any to be found. When you foil them you are steaming them and the skin will never come up crunchy yummy.

If you’re wanting to try something, sweet potatoes on a smoker or grill takes traditional baking  to a whole new place. And for the same flavors, but in a salad, try my loaded baked potato salad.

Cheesy Broccoli Baked Potatoes
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The Best Baked Potato

The best baked potato has a crispy skin that crunches when you cut into it. The ‘meat’ is almost creamy. Baking them is what makes them fantastic. There are few things that are as easy as or as good as a great spud. This is how I make them. They are always fantastic time after time.
Course Main, Side
Cuisine American
Keyword baked, potatoes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 292kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Rinse the potatoes under cold water and brush off any dirt. Dry well with a paper towel.
  • Pierce each potato 4 times with a sharp knife.
  • Brush potatoes with oil.
  • Sprinkle some salt onto a plate and roll the potatoes in the salt.
  • Place potatoes directly on the oven center rack. You might want to put a baking sheet lined with foil beneath them to catch any drippings.
  • Bake until potatoes are done (210 F internal temperature, or tender all the way through when poked with a knife), 40-60 minutes depending on their size. You can also test for doneness by squeezing the potatoes (with potholders on). If they give easily, they are done.

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 1539mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Easy Chili Cheese Baked Potatoes

Having a baked potato for dinner is like having breakfast for dinner. It’s something I always look forward to. But for some reason, I feel mischievous having one. It’s like I’m breaking the rules. These easy chili cheese baked potatoes made me feel like I was breaking a lot of rules.

Easy Chili Cheese Baked Potatoes

I think my addiction to baked potatoes really got started in college, at a great dive in Fayetteville, Arkansas, called Hogs Breath Eatery. That’s where I would get a huge loaded baked potato for just a few bucks. My favorites were the Terlingua and The Works. Also, their variation of these easy chili cheese baked potatoes.

Also try my The Works baked potato.

Easy Chili Cheese Baked Potatoes
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Easy Chili Cheese Baked Potatoes

Having a baked potato for dinner is like having breakfast for dinner. It’s something I always look forward to.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword baked, cheese, chili, potatoes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 305kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Split potatoes open and add one tablespoon of butter to each.Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Add chili, cheese, and sour cream and top with green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 1573mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 81IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.