A rich and creamy side dish featuring lobster-stuffed baked potatoes with a cheesy, seafood-filled center.
Author:Caroline Jones
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 35 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Side Dish
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
4 large russet potatoes
1 cup cooked lobster meat
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup softened cream cheese
¼ cup butter
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or parsley
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: pinch of paprika for topping
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub potatoes, pierce with fork, and bake for 50–60 minutes until soft inside.
Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the centers into a mixing bowl. Add butter, cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth.
Gently fold in lobster meat, shredded cheddar, and chopped herbs.
Spoon the mixture back into the potato skins, pile it high, and sprinkle extra cheddar (and paprika if using) on top.
Return stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes until tops are golden and bubbly.
Notes
You can substitute lobster with crab or shrimp if preferred.
For extra crispiness, broil the potatoes for the last 2–3 minutes.