Brisket Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes – The Ultimate BBQ Side Dish
Serves: 6 | Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 1.5 hours
These smoky, cheesy, brisket-stuffed potatoes are a game-changer—crispy on the outside, creamy inside, and loaded with BBQ goodness. Perfect for leftovers or a showstopping side!
📝 Ingredients:
For the Potatoes:
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6 large russet potatoes (scrubbed clean)
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5 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (⅔ stick)
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½ cup sour cream
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½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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¼ cup heavy cream or milk
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tbsp hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot, optional)
For the Brisket Filling:
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1.5 cups chopped smoked brisket (or pulled pork/rib meat)
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¼ cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
Toppings:
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½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (for melting)
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¼ cup crispy fried onions
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2 tbsp sliced pickled jalapeños
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Fresh chives or green onions, chopped
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Bake the Potatoes:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Prick potatoes with a fork, rub with oil, and bake 1 hour or until tender.
2. Scoop & Mix Filling:
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Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out flesh into a bowl, leaving a ¼-inch shell.
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Mash potato flesh with butter, sour cream, cheddar, cream, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and hot sauce until smooth.
3. Stuff & Load:
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Fold brisket and BBQ sauce into the mashed potato mixture.
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Spoon filling back into potato shells, mounding it high.
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Top with extra cheddar cheese.
4. Second Bake:
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Return to oven for 15–20 mins at 375°F (190°C) until cheese melts and tops crisp.
5. Garnish & Serve:
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Drizzle with BBQ sauce, then add crispy onions, jalapeños, and chives.
💡 Pro Tips:
✔ Extra smoky? Add ½ tsp liquid smoke to the filling.
✔ Make ahead? Prep stuffed potatoes (without final cheese) and refrigerate for up to 24 hours—bake +5 mins.
✔ Crisper shells? Brush skins with oil before the second bake.
🍴 Why These Steal the Show:
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Leftover brisket’s glamorous second act (but worth making fresh brisket for!).
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Creamy, spicy, crunchy, smoky—every bite is a flavor bomb.
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Perfect for game day or BBQ feasts—pair with coleslaw and beer!
Want a shortcut? Use store-bought pulled pork or smoked sausage! 😉