Bring Texas flavor to the table with Kountry Boys Original Sausage recipes made for tailgates, weeknights and every meal in between.
Difficulty: Easy
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 60 minutes
Total: 63 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
Olive oil
Coarse kosher salt
Toppings, such as cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, jalapeños and Kountry Boys Original Sausage
Method
Pierce each potato with a fork a few times. Place on a baking sheet and rub with olive oil, then rain salt on the potatoes.
Bake for 45–60 mins, or until the skin is crispy and potatoes can be easily pierce with a fork.
Slice potatoes and load 'em up with your favorite toppings.
Description
Load ’Em Up: Sausage-Stuffed Baked Potatoes
When the day’s been long and supper needs to hit the table, nothing brings folks together like a meal that’s simple, filling and built for sharing. Baked potatoes are a classic for a reason — soft inside, crisp outside and ready for whatever toppings you pile on. But this recipe doesn’t stop at butter and cheese. We’re taking it Texas-style by loading those spuds with smoky Kountry Boys sausage.
If you’ve ever sat down after a Friday night football game, a long day in the blind or just a busy workweek, you know the kind of meal we’re talking about. No fuss. No frills. Just good food that feeds a hungry crew. That’s where these sausage-stuffed baked potatoes come in.
It’s the kind of dish that works just about anywhere — tailgates, weeknights, family dinners or backyard cookouts. Set out a spread of toppings, pass the potatoes down the line and let everyone load ’em up the way they like best.
What Makes These Potatoes Texas-Style?
In Texas, loaded means all the way. These potatoes aren’t just a side dish, they’re the main event. Diced Kountry Boys sausage adds smoky flavor and hearty bite that makes a potato feel like a full meal. Fresh toppings like green onion and jalapeño bring a kick, while melty cheese ties it all together.
It’s the kind of plate that can hold its own whether you’re serving four folks at home, passing them out at the deer lease or feeding a crowd at the tailgate. And the best part? Every bite tastes a little different depending on how you load it up — spicy, cheesy, tangy or smoky. That’s what makes it a crowd-pleaser.
Tips for Loadin’ ’Em Up
- Switch up the sausage: Jalapeño for heat, Original for classic flavor or Queso for an extra cheesy kick.
- Go big on toppings: Bacon bits, ranch drizzle or barbecue sauce can take things over the top.
- Crisp on the grill: After baking, finish potatoes on the grill for smoky skins with a little char.
- Reheat with care: Wrap leftovers in foil and warm in the oven so they keep that fluffy inside and crisp outside.
- Make it a meal spread: Pair potatoes with a fresh green salad, roasted veggies or even a skillet of beans for a full dinner without much extra effort.
Why Baked Potatoes Work So Well
Part of the beauty of this dish is how adaptable it is. A baked potato can be dressed up fancy or kept plain and simple. It stretches to feed a family without breaking the bank, and it always feels comforting — like the meals you grew up with.
They’re also easy to prep in bulk. Throw a dozen potatoes on a sheet pan and you’ve got the backbone of a meal for an entire crew. Set out toppings buffet-style and let everyone customize their own. That’s the kind of dinner that makes hosting simple, because all the work is in the prep. Once the potatoes are out of the oven, the meal runs itself.
Why Kountry Boys Sausage?
From family dinners to game-day spreads, Kountry Boys sausage has been a Texas favorite for years. Every link is crafted to bring bold flavor to the table, whether you’re grilling it, stirrin’ it into stew or dicing it over a loaded baked potato. When you want a meal that feels like home, sausage is always a good place to start.
With plenty of flavors to choose from, there’s one for every occasion. Jalapeño brings the heat, Queso doubles down on comfort and Original keeps it classic. No matter which you pick, you’ll taste the difference in every bite.
Hungry Yet?
Next time you’re stuck on what to make for dinner, keep it simple and pile high. These sausage-stuffed baked potatoes are hearty, flavorful and ready for any occasion.
So whether it’s a Tuesday night at the kitchen table, Saturday supper at the hunting camp or a tailgate before kickoff — this is one recipe that’ll always satisfy.
Bringing Texas Flavor to Your Table
At Kountry Boys, we believe sausage makes every meal better. These Loaded Baked Potatoes prove just that — smoky, hearty and piled high with Texas-sized flavor.
From tailgates to weeknight dinners, these spuds are built for sharing and sure to be a crowd favorite.
Try more Kountry Boys favorites like our Kowboy Stew or Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf.