Description
Cheesy Taco Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy, fluffy russet potatoes with savory ground beef, zesty taco seasoning, and a gooey cheese topping. Perfect for game nights or family dinners, these baked potatoes are easy to make and customizable with your favorite toppings. Each bite offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the russet potatoes and poke holes in each with a fork.
- Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned. Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning with water as per package instructions.
- Once baked, slice the potatoes in half and scoop out some flesh into a bowl, leaving enough potato to maintain the skin's structure.
- Combine the scooped potato flesh with cooked meat, half of the shredded cheese, and sour cream. Mix well.
- Fill each potato skin with the mixture, top with remaining cheese, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato (approx. 230g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg