Think classic cheeseburger meets loaded baked potato—all the juicy, cheesy flavors of your favorite burger, piled high over crispy roasted potatoes. This cheeseburger loaded potatoes recipe is hearty, customizable, and perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or game day crowd-pleaser.
💚 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- ✅ Combines the best of burgers + potatoes in one dish
- ✅ Perfect for family dinners, potato bars, or game nights
- ✅ Customizable: add jalapeños for spice, swap in veggie mince, or make it a cheeseburger stuffed potato
- ✅ Ready in under an hour—comfort food made simple
🥔 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
For the Crispy Potatoes
- 600g baby potatoes (or Maris Piper), diced into chunks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the Cheeseburger Mince
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 400g beef mince (or veggie mince/ground turkey for lighter option)
- 2 tbsp tomato purée
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 100ml beef stock (made with cube + hot water)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
For Topping
- 50g cheddar cheese, grated
- Shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 large tomato, diced
- Pickled jalapeños (optional, for heat)
- Burger sauce or extra ketchup (optional)
👩🍳 How to Make Cheeseburger Loaded Potatoes
1. Roast the Potatoes
Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F (fan 180°C).
Toss potato chunks with olive oil, garlic granules, paprika, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Spread evenly on a tray and roast 30–35 minutes, until golden and crispy.
2. Cook the Cheeseburger Mince
Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
Add onion and cook until softened, then stir in garlic.
Brown the beef mince. Stir in tomato purée, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, ketchup, and stock.
Simmer for 8–10 minutes until the sauce thickens. Season to taste.
3. Assemble & Serve
Spread roasted potatoes in a serving dish.
Sprinkle cheddar on top so it melts slightly.
Spoon cheeseburger mince over potatoes.
Top with lettuce, tomato, and jalapeños.
Serve hot—just like a cheeseburger in a bowl!
🌟 Variations & Swaps
- Cheeseburger Twice Baked Potatoes: Bake whole potatoes, scoop, mix with beef + cheese, then restuff and bake again.
- Cheeseburger Jacket Potato (UK Style): Use fluffy jacket potatoes split open and filled with the cheeseburger mince.
- Healthy Cheeseburger Loaded Potatoes: Swap in sweet potatoes or use lean ground turkey/veggie mince.
- Vegetarian Stuffed Potatoes: Replace beef with lentils, chickpeas, or plant-based mince.
- Loaded Potato Bar Idea: Serve potatoes with a topping station—pickles, onions, mustard, vegan cheese—for family-style fun.
🧊 Storage & Meal Prep
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 2 days.
- Reheat: Use oven or air fryer to crisp potatoes again.
- Meal Prep: Roast potatoes ahead, prep mince, and assemble when ready to serve.
❓ FAQs
Q: How do you make cheeseburger loaded potatoes without sour cream?
A: Skip the sour cream and add extra ketchup, mustard, or burger sauce for creaminess.
Q: Can I freeze cheeseburger baked potatoes?
A: Yes! Freeze the cooked mince separately from the potatoes to avoid sogginess.
Q: What toppings go best with cheeseburger potatoes?
A: Pickles, onions, jalapeños, shredded lettuce, tomato, and extra cheese are classic options.
Q: How do I make this healthier?
A: Use turkey or plant-based mince, reduce cheese, and swap in sweet potatoes.
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Cheeseburger Loaded Potatoes
Description
Skip the bun and dig into these Cheeseburger Loaded Potatoes, a hearty twist on the classic cheeseburger. Golden roasted potatoes are piled high with savory cheeseburger mince, melted cheddar, and all your favorite toppings—lettuce, tomato, and a kick of jalapeños if you like it spicy. Perfect for cozy family dinners, game nights, or even a DIY potato bar, this recipe is easy to customize and ready in under an hour. Think of it as your favorite burger reimagined—crispy, cheesy, and totally satisfying.
Ingredients
For the Crispy Potatoes
For the Cheeseburger Mince
For Topping
👩🍳 Instructions for Cheeseburger Loaded Potatoes
- Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F (fan 180°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Prepare the potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the diced potatoes with olive oil, garlic granules, smoked paprika, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the baking tray.
- Roast the potatoes for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy on the edges.
- Cook the cheeseburger mince: While the potatoes are roasting, heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Brown the mince: Add the ground beef (or alternative mince) to the pan. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Season and simmer: Stir in tomato purée, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, ketchup, and beef stock. Simmer for 8–10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the dish: Spread the roasted potatoes onto a serving dish or individual bowls. Sprinkle grated cheddar over the hot potatoes so it melts slightly.
- Top and serve: Spoon the cheeseburger mince over the potatoes. Add shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and jalapeños (if using). Drizzle with burger sauce or extra ketchup, if desired.
- Serve immediately while hot, just like a cheeseburger in a bowl.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 3
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 585kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 31g48%
- Saturated Fat 10g50%
- Trans Fat 0.6g
- Cholesterol 90mg30%
- Sodium 820mg35%
- Potassium 1250mg36%
- Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
- Dietary Fiber 6g24%
- Sugars 7g
- Protein 32g64%
- Vitamin A 450 IU
- Vitamin C 38 mg
- Calcium 220 mg
- Iron 4.6 mg
- Vitamin D 10 IU
- Vitamin E 3 IU
- Vitamin K 18 mcg
- Iodine 12 mcg
- Magnesium 65 mg
- Zinc 5 mg
- Selenium 22 mcg
- Copper 0.3 mg
- Manganese 0.6 mg
- Chromium 5 mcg
- Molybdenum 8 mcg
- Chloride 520 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Protein swaps: You can replace beef mince with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based mince for a lighter or vegetarian option.
Potato options: Baby potatoes roast beautifully, but russet, Maris Piper, or sweet potatoes also work. Adjust roasting time depending on size.
Cheese choices: Cheddar is classic, but mozzarella, pepper jack, or vegan cheese can be used.
Toppings: Go classic with lettuce, tomato, and pickles—or get creative with avocado, crispy onions, or hot sauce.
Meal prep tip: Roast the potatoes and cook the mince ahead of time. Store separately in the fridge up to 2 days, then reheat and assemble just before serving.
Freezing: Freeze the mince in portions for up to 2 months. Potatoes don’t freeze well—make them fresh for the best texture.
I prepared these cheeseburger-loaded potatoes for dinner last night, and they were a hit! 🥔🍔 The combination of seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar, and fresh toppings inside a baked potato was both hearty and comforting. I added a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of green onions for extra flavor. This recipe is a great way to enjoy the flavors of a cheeseburger in a new format. Thank you for sharing such a satisfying and creative dish!