Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPaul's Pel'meniFull Order Potato Recipe

Full Order Potato Recipe

Inspired by Paul's Pel'meni
Time1h 15m
Serves4

Comes with "The Works" (all toppings). If you would like extra toppings on the side or no toppings, please select them, and additionally let us know about any dietary restrictions.

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Ingredients

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Potatoes & Base

Sauces & Seasonings

Method

Potatoes & Base

  1. 1

    Preheat & Prepare

    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Scrub the russet potatoes under cold water and pat dry. Pierce each potato 6–8 times all over with a fork to allow steam to escape.

  2. 2

    Oil & Season

    Rub each potato with olive oil, then sprinkle evenly with kosher salt and black pepper. Place potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet lined with foil.

  3. 3

    Bake

    Bake potatoes for 50–60 minutes, until skins are crisp and a paring knife or skewer inserts easily to the center. Baking time will vary by potato size.

  4. 4

    Rest & Split

    Remove potatoes from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Make a lengthwise slit in each potato and gently squeeze the ends to open. Fluff the interior with a fork to create a bed for toppings.

The Works — Proteins & Toppings

  1. 5

    Warm proteins and vegetables

    While potatoes bake, warm the chili in a saucepan over medium-low heat until simmering (about 8–10 minutes), stirring occasionally. If using raw broccoli, quickly steam until tender-crisp (about 3–4 minutes), then chop into bite-size pieces. Warm bacon if not already cooked.

  2. 6

    Butter & Cheese

    When potatoes are split and fluffed, add 1 tablespoon butter into each open potato and allow it to melt into the flesh. Sprinkle about 6 tablespoons (approximately 0.375 cup) shredded cheddar over each potato so it begins to melt.

  3. 7

    Assemble The Works

    Top each potato with a generous portion of chili (about 3/8 cup per potato), then add crumbled bacon (about 1.5 oz per potato). Spoon steamed broccoli (about 1/4 cup per potato), diced tomato (about 1/4 cup per potato), and sliced pickled jalapeños (about 1 tablespoon per potato) over the chili and cheese.

  4. 8

    Finish with Dairy & Greens

    Add a dollop of sour cream (about 2 tablespoons per potato). Sprinkle remaining shredded cheddar if extra cheesiness is desired. Scatter thinly sliced green onions and chopped chives over each potato.

Sauces & Seasonings

  1. 9

    Season & Dress

    Drizzle each assembled potato with ranch dressing (about 1 tablespoon per potato) and a few drops of hot sauce to taste. Lightly dust smoked paprika over the top for a smoky finish.

  2. 10

    Serve

    Serve potatoes hot with extra toppings on the side if requested (extra sour cream, cheese, bacon, chili, jalapeños, or ranch). Note any dietary restrictions: omit or substitute bacon for vegetarian, use plant-based sour cream and cheese for dairy-free, or choose a vegetarian chili as needed.

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