Cheesy Taco Potatoes Recipe
Cheesy Taco Potatoes is a delicious and comforting dish that combines fluffy baked potatoes with seasoned ground beef, gooey melted cheddar cheese, and a medley of fresh toppings.
- Author: Rita
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Potatoes:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Taco Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Toppings:
- 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
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the potatoes: Scrub the potatoes, pat them dry, pierce with a fork, rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 45 minutes.
- Cook the beef: Brown ground beef in a skillet, drain fat, add taco seasoning and water, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Assemble: Cut a slit in each potato, fill with beef, top with cheddar cheese, bake for 5 minutes.
- Finish and serve: Top with sour cream, green onions, tomatoes, black olives, and cilantro. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings to your preference, adding salsa, jalapenos, or avocado.
- Ensure the potatoes are cooked through by testing with a fork for tenderness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Cheesy Taco Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Ground Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Mexican Recipe