Volcano BBQ Pulled Pork Potatoes
A Loaded Baked Potato Eruption of Cheese, Pork, and BBQ Sauce
Craving something smoky, cheesy, and totally satisfying? These Volcano BBQ Pulled Pork Potatoes are fully loaded with buttery baked potato fluff, saucy pulled pork, melty cheese, and a drippy lava flow of extra BBQ sauce. Think of them as stuffed baked potatoes dialed all the way up to 11.
Perfect for game day, family dinner night, or any time you’re craving big, bold flavors with minimal effort.
❤️ Why I Love This Recipe
It combines two comfort food legends—baked potatoes and pulled pork—into one glorious, overflowing masterpiece. The soft, buttery inside of the potato meets savory, saucy pulled pork and gets blanketed in gooey cheddar and mozzarella. Pop it back in the oven until molten, and top with fresh parsley and even more BBQ sauce.
It’s messy. It’s meaty. It’s marvelous.
Need more fun dinner hacks? Serve these with Totchos or make it part of your next Dorito Casserole night.
🛒 Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 cups cooked pulled pork, tossed in BBQ sauce
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
😋 Optional Toppings
- Sliced jalapeños
- Crispy bacon bits
- A dollop of sour cream or ranch
🔄 Ingredient Tips & Swaps
- Pork: Use leftover pulled pork, slow cooker pork, or even store-bought.
- Cheese: Pepper jack or smoked gouda also works beautifully.
- Potatoes: Yukon Golds are a creamier alternative, but russets give the best fluff.
- Want it spicy? Add hot sauce to the pork or top with jalapeños.
👨🍳 How to Make Volcano BBQ Pulled Pork Potatoes
1. Bake the Potatoes
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Scrub and dry the potatoes, then pierce each a few times with a fork.
Place directly on the oven rack or a baking tray.
Bake for 1 hour, or until fork-tender.
2. Warm the Pork
If your pulled pork isn’t already sauced, toss it with ½ cup BBQ sauce.
Warm it in a skillet or microwave until heated through.
3. Split and Fluff
Once the potatoes are baked, make a deep slit down the top.
Fluff the insides with a fork.
Add ½ tbsp butter, salt, and pepper to each.
4. Stuff and Top
Scoop warm pulled pork into each potato.
Top with cheddar, then mozzarella cheese.
5. Bake Again
Place potatoes on a baking sheet and return to the oven (or under the broiler)
for 5–7 minutes, until the cheese is melty and bubbling.
6. Garnish and Serve
Drizzle with warm BBQ sauce.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and any optional toppings you like.
🔥 Pro Tips for Eruption-Level Flavor
- Use leftover BBQ from a previous dinner to make this fast.
- For crispier skin, rub potatoes with olive oil and salt before baking.
- Add texture with crunchy toppings like fried onions or bacon bits.
- Make it a meal bar: set up toppings and let everyone build their own volcano.
🍽️ What to Serve With It
These potatoes are a full meal, but here are some fun side and dessert ideas:
- Start with a scoop of Beer Cheese Dip
- Serve with a side salad or slaw to balance the richness
- Add more fun with Totchos
- End the night with Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites
Hosting a comfort food party? Throw in a tray of Dorito Casserole or Classic Spaghetti.
🧊 Storage & Leftovers
- Store leftover potatoes in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350°F to revive that crispy cheese layer.
- You can also reheat just the pulled pork and make fresh potatoes later.
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✨ Final Thoughts
Volcano BBQ Pulled Pork Potatoes are comfort food with a twist—gooey, smoky, cheesy, and fully loaded. Whether you’re feeding a crowd, meal-prepping with leftovers, or just want something over-the-top and craveable, this recipe erupts with flavor and fun.
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