Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Loaded Shrimp Bacon Potato recipe. The crispy, golden-brown potatoes are perfectly tender on the inside, while the succulent shrimp and crispy bacon add a savory depth, all enveloped in a creamy, cheesy sauce that tantalizes the taste buds.
Ingredients
- Potatoes: 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed and diced
- Shrimp: 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Bacon: 6 strips of bacon, chopped
- Cheese Sauce: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup cream cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup milk, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, salt and pepper to taste
- Toppings: 1/4 cup green onions, chopped, 1/4 cup crispy fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large pot, boil the diced potatoes for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- In a large baking dish, combine the cooked potatoes, shrimp, and bacon. Pour the cheese sauce over the top and mix gently.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with green onions and crispy fried onions before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time; prepare everything up to the baking step, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute turkey bacon and use low-fat cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams
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