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Cheesy Taco Potatoes

Cheesy Taco Potatoes: Comfort Food for Your Soul

Cheesy Taco Potatoes are quick, customizable, and comforting; a delicious family favorite that turns ordinary ingredients into a masterpiece.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Additional Baking Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 4 large Russet Potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt sea salt recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or black beans/lentils for vegetarian
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning homemade recommended
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Monterey Jack is a great alternative
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions chopped
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives sliced
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped; optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the russet potatoes and pierce each potato several times with a fork.
  2. Coat the pierced potatoes with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 45–60 minutes until tender.
  3. While the potatoes bake, heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef. Add taco seasoning and a splash of water, stir and simmer for 3–5 minutes.
  4. Once potatoes are tender, remove from oven and slice each potato lengthwise to create a pocket. Fluff the insides and fill each with the beef mixture.
  5. Sprinkle shredded cheese over filled potatoes and return to oven for an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted.
  6. Let the potatoes cool slightly, then top with sour cream, green onions, diced tomatoes, olives, and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure potatoes are evenly sized for proper cooking. Customize ingredients and spice levels to meet your family's preferences. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for future meals.

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