Description
A delightful twist on traditional tacos, cheesy taco potatoes offer a comforting and customizable meal with baked russet potatoes filled with seasoned beef and topped with melted cheese and fresh toppings.
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 the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub the potatoes and pat them dry. Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes or until tender.
- While the potatoes are baking, cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add the taco seasoning and water according to the packet instructions. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Once the potatoes are done, let them cool slightly. Cut a slit in the top of each potato and gently squeeze to open.
- Fill each potato with the seasoned ground beef, then top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Return the potatoes to the oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and top with sour cream, green onions, tomatoes, black olives, and cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Experiment with different toppings to customize your cheesy taco potatoes, and consider serving with a fresh side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cheesy, taco, potatoes, comfort food, dinner
