Description
Cheesy Taco Potatoes is a hearty dish that combines the flavors of tacos with cheesy baked potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 can black olives, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and pierce the potatoes with a fork. Bake them for about 45-60 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and follow package instructions.
- Once potatoes are cooked, cut them open and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Fill the potatoes with the seasoned beef mixture.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese and return to the oven for about 10 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Finish with sour cream, green onions, and black olives.
Notes
- Choose potatoes that are uniform in size for even cooking.
- You can use ground turkey or chicken as a healthier alternative.
- Feel free to add your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cheesy Taco Potatoes, Taco Potatoes, Cheesy Potatoes