Description
Cheesy Taco Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy baked russet potatoes stuffed with seasoned ground meat and topped with gooey cheese. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for game nights or cozy gatherings, delivering a burst of flavor in every bite. With customizable toppings and easy preparation, these delicious potatoes bring fiesta vibes to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash russet potatoes and poke holes with a fork.
- Bake potatoes directly on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add ground meat and taco seasoning; cook until browned (7-10 minutes).
- Slice open each potato lengthwise, scoop out some flesh and fill with the meat mixture.
- Top with shredded cheese and return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg