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Dine on a Dime: Steak-Topped Baked Potatoes

Fireworks in the sky and flavor on your plate! Celebrate the 4th of July with a loaded baked potato piled high with juicy steak and your favorite toppings. It’s a fun, filling, and budget-friendly way to enjoy the holiday!

Ingredients (Serves 2–4)

For the Potatoes:

• 2–4 medium russet potatoes
• Olive oil
• Salt

For the Steak Topping:

• 1–2 small sirloin or chuck steaks (or leftover grilled steak!)
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt & pepper

Optional: a splash of BBQ or Worcestershire sauce for flavor

Toppings (mix & match):

• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Sour cream
• Green onions
• Crispy bacon bits
• Butter
• Jalapeños or hot sauce (for a kick!)

Instructions:

1. Bake the Potatoes

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Scrub potatoes, pierce with a fork, rub with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt.
• Bake directly on the oven rack for 45–60 minutes, until fork-tender and crispy outside.

2. Cook the Steak

• Season steak with salt, pepper, and garlic.
• In a hot skillet with olive oil or butter, sear 3–4 minutes per side (adjust for thickness).
• Let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly or dice into small bites.

3. Build Your Firecracker Potato!

• Slice each potato open and fluff the inside with a fork.
• Add butter and shredded cheese first (so they melt).
• Pile on the steak bites, then top with sour cream, green onions, bacon bits, or your favorites.

Optional: drizzle with BBQ sauce or hot sauce for a patriotic punch of flavor.

Budget Tip:

Using just one or two steaks stretched across multiple potatoes makes this a crowd-pleasing dish without the cost of a full steak dinner per person.

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