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