NY STRIP STEAK WITH LOADED BAKED POTATOES

Est. Cost: $22.00 | $5.50 per person

Restaurant-quality seared strip steaks paired with fully loaded baked potatoes — the ultimate weekend dinner.

Ingredients

Directions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Scrub potatoes and prick all over with a fork. Rub with a little olive oil and salt.

Step 2: Place potatoes directly on oven rack and bake 50-60 minutes until tender when pierced with a knife.

Step 3: While potatoes bake, cook bacon in a skillet until crispy. Drain on paper towels, then crumble. Set aside.

Step 4: Remove steaks from fridge 30 minutes before cooking. Pat dry and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 5: Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Sear steaks 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare (adjust for your preference).

Step 6: In the last minute of cooking, add butter and garlic to the pan. Tilt pan and baste steaks with the melted garlic butter.

Step 7: Remove steaks and rest 5 minutes on a cutting board.

Step 8: Split baked potatoes and fluff with a fork. Top with sour cream, shredded cheddar, crumbled bacon, and chives.

Step 9: Serve steaks alongside loaded potatoes.

Chef's Tip: Take steaks out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking for more even results. Let them rest 5 minutes after cooking — this makes a huge difference in juiciness.

Save by using Using Bowl & Basket store brand products for cheese, bacon, and sour cream and Serve with A simple side salad with ranch dressing (Hidden Valley on sale 2/$7!).