A Dallas BBQ counter invention: a split russet potato loaded with chopped smoked brisket, white cheese sauce, jalapenos and sour cream. The crossover dish between Texas BBQ and the loaded potato tradition.

The loaded baked potato is a staple of Texas roadside diners, but the brisket version emerged from Dallas BBQ counters in the 2000s as pitmasters looked for ways to use the point and burnt ends. Pecan Lodge and Slow Bone both featured versions and the format spread to casual BBQ restaurants across North Texas through the 2010s.

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Make it at home

Serves 41 hr 30 minBeginner

Ingredients

  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 400g chopped smoked brisket
  • 150g white American or cheddar cheese
  • 120ml whole milk
  • 4 tbsp sour cream
  • 2 jalapeños, sliced
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Salt, pepper, garlic powder

Method

  1. Rub potatoes with oil and salt; bake at 220 C (425 F) for 60-70 minutes until a skewer goes through without resistance.
  2. Make the cheese sauce: melt butter in a saucepan, add milk and heat gently. Add cheese in handfuls, stirring until smooth. Season with garlic powder and salt.
  3. Warm the brisket in a pan.
  4. Split potatoes and fluff the interior with a fork. Season with butter, salt, and pepper.
  5. Load each potato with brisket, cheese sauce, sour cream, and jalapeños.
  6. Serve immediately.

Editor tip. The cheese sauce should be made fresh and poured hot. Cold cheese sauce seizes on a hot potato and goes grainy. Use American cheese for the smoothest melt.

Common allergens: Dairy.