Description
Cheesy Taco Potatoes combine fluffy baked russet potatoes with zesty taco-seasoned beef, melty cheddar, and fresh toppings for an irresistible Mexican-inspired comfort dish ready in under 90 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub potatoes, dry, pierce with a fork, rub with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake potatoes for 45 minutes or until tender and skins are crisp.
- Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned; drain fat. Add taco seasoning and water as directed and simmer 5 minutes.
- Cut a slit in each baked potato, gently open, and fill with the seasoned beef. Top with cheddar cheese and return to oven for 5 minutes to melt.
- Finish with sour cream, green onions, tomatoes, olives, and cilantro before serving.
Notes
For a spicier version, add jalapeños or extra chili powder to the taco filling. Sweet potatoes can also be used for a sweeter twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: cheesy taco potatoes, taco stuffed potatoes, loaded taco potatoes, spicy potato dishes