Chili Cheese Potato

Chili Cheese Potato is a hearty, loaded baked potato dish, typically featuring a fluffy baked potato topped with savory chili (often with ground meat and beans), a generous amount of melted cheddar cheese, and common garnishes like sour cream, green onions, or jalapeños. It is a popular comfort food and pub/grill staple in the United States, particularly associated with Tex-Mex and American casual dining.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in carbohydrates from the potato and protein from the meat and cheese, but also quite high in fat and sodium. A single serving provides a good amount of potassium and vitamin C from the potato, along with calcium and protein from the dairy.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	550 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	28 g
Fiber	8 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	900 mg
Potassium	900 mg
Vitamin C	18 mg
Calcium	300 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Phosphorus	350 mg
Zinc	4 mg
Niacin (B3)	5 mg

Per 1 medium loaded potato (approx. 350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents the American love for 'loaded' comfort foods that combine hearty staples into one indulgent dish. Nutritionally, the potato itself is a surprisingly good source of vitamin C and potassium, though the toppings significantly increase the calorie and fat content.