Hi Protein Loaded Baked Potato with Chili Recipe
When the weather turns cool, a baked potato with chili is the ultimate comfort food. The fluffy potato, topped with warm chili and a sprinkle of melty cheese, makes a hearty and customizable meal that works for game day, busy weeknights, or a full family dinner. The best part? You can make this recipe using leftover chili from the fridge or a fresh batch simmered on the stove, in the slow cooker, or even in the Instant Pot.
Whether you use russet potatoes, Idaho potatoes, or even sweet potatoes, this dish is a great way to turn simple ingredients into a satisfying full meal.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- White sweet potatoes – or your favorite variety like Japanese sweet potatoes or red potatoes
- Chili – homemade chili, easy chili, spicy chili, or white chicken chili all work!
- Kosher salt & black pepper
- Favorite toppings – greek yogurt, cheddar cheese, green onions, Monterey Jack, bacon bits, or hot sauce
Pro tip: This is also a great idea for a baked potato bar! Set out different toppings so everyone can customize their own potato skin with tasty ideas like chili cheese dog toppings or chili cheese fries-style fixings.
How to Bake Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 350°F (f oven setting).
- Wash and dry potatoes with a paper towel. Slice potatoes slightly with a sharp knife to vent steam.
- Rub with olive oil, sprinkle with kosher salt, and (optional) wrap each in aluminum foil.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake potatoes for 50–60 minutes until tender. Cooking times may vary depending on size.
Air fryer option: For quicker cooking times, bake potatoes in the air fryer at 400°F for about 45–50 minutes.
Make the Chili
While the potatoes bake, warm up your chili. You can use ground beef chili in a large saucepan, a spicy chili with sweet onions, or even leftover chili from the night before. If making from scratch, simmer your chili recipe until rich and flavorful.
Use a slotted spoon if your chili is very saucy—you want thick, hearty chili for topping so it doesn’t soak through the potato skin.
My high protein chili is perfect for this recipe! And if you need more ideas of what to serve with chili, here are 21 amazing ideas!
Assemble the Chili Baked Potatoes
- Remove potatoes from the oven with oven mitts.
- Slice potatoes open and fluff the insides with a fork. You want light, fluffy potatoes as the base.
- Spoon warm chili over the top of the potatoes.
- Add your favorite toppings: sharp cheddar, greek yogurt, green onions, bacon bits, or Monterey Jack.
The best part is that you can mix and match—there are so many different ways to enjoy this dish!
Tips & Variations
🍠 Sweet potatoes: If you can’t find white sweet potatoes, you can swap them for Japanese sweet potatoes, purple sweet potatoes or regular sweet potatoes. The natural sweetness pairs beautifully with a spicy chili recipe.
🍽 Meal prep: Bake potatoes ahead, store them in an airtight container, then reheat and top with chili next day. Perfect for quick dinners.
🏈 Game day: Serve chili baked potatoes at a big game party alongside a baked potato bar for a crowd-pleasing spread.
🧀 Extra cheesy: Add both cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack for gooey, melty layers.
Baked potatoes + hot chili = comfort food magic. Whether you’re serving them for an easy dinner, game day, or just because, this is one recipe you’ll want to make again and again. Next time you need a crowd-pleasing meal, slice potatoes, top with delicious chili, and dig in!
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Loaded Baked Sweet Potato with Chili
Ingredients
- 4 medium White sweet potatoes Or your favorite variety
- 4 cups Chili
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- Cheddar cheese
- Greek Yogurt plain
- Green onions
- Hot Sauce
Instructions
Baked Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 350°F (f oven setting).
- Wash and dry potatoes with a paper towel. Slice potatoes slightly with a sharp knife to vent steam.
- Rub with olive oil, sprinkle with kosher salt, and (optional) wrap each in aluminum foil.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake potatoes for 50–60 minutes until tender. Cooking times may vary depending on size.
Assemble Baked Potatoes
- Remove potatoes from the oven with oven mitts.
- Slice potatoes open and fluff the insides with a fork. You want light, fluffy potatoes as the base.
- Spoon warm chili (about a cup) over the top of the potatoes.
- Add your favorite toppings: sharp cheddar, greek yogurt, green onions, etc
