Volcano Potatoes
Volcano Potatoes are the ultimate in indulgent appetizers—crispy on the outside, cheesy and smoky on the inside, and wrapped in savory bacon for the perfect bite.
Ingredients
- 4 russet potatoes well cleaned
- 1 cup BBQ pulled pork
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 green onion diced
- 4 strips bacon thin preferred
- 1 tablespoon dry rub
- Garnish: Chives and sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to high or 400°F(200°C). Set up grill for 2-zone cooking, with direct heat at one end and indirect at the other.
- Poke the potatoes with a fork in a few places to help vent steam. Wrap them in foil and place them on the grill. Cook for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix the pork, 3/4 cup of the cheese, cream cheese, and green onion in a bowl. Don’t over stir and break up the pork too much. I prefer it’s still chunky.
- Remove potatoes from grill and let cool for 10 minutes with the foil still on. Then unwrap.
- Slice one end off so it can stand, then use a paring knife and spoon to carve out much of the potato’s insides, leaving a fairly thick wall.
- Fill each potato with the stuffing. Wrap them with a strip of bacon. Use a toothpick to hold it on. Sprinkle on the dry rub.
- Put potatoes back on grill over indirect heat. Close lid and cook for 20 minutes, turn around and continue cooking until brown and crispy on the outside.
- Top with remaining cheddar cheese and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Before serving, top with chives and sour cream.
Notes
- If your potatoes are bigger than a baseball add 10 minutes cooking time while they are in tinfoil.
- Don’t be afraid to get your knife in there and scrape out the potato just try not to puncture the bottom.
- If your bacon is in long strips only use one slice. If that doesn’t cover the entire potato use two.
- Cooking times will vary depending on how big your potatoes are. Adjust as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 680kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 26gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 929mgPotassium: 1050mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 827IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 299mgIron: 3mg
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