Description
Cheesy Taco Potatoes are a scrumptious fusion of baked potatoes and taco flavors that everyone will love. These loaded potatoes are filled with seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese, and your choice of fresh toppings, making them a perfect dish for family dinners or casual get-togethers. Simple to prepare and customizable, this recipe takes comfort food to the next level. In just under an hour, you can serve up a hearty meal that’s not only delicious but also fun to enjoy. Whether you’re hosting taco night or looking for a satisfying weeknight dinner, these Cheesy Taco Potatoes are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh toppings: sour cream, green onions, diced tomatoes, black olives, cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub and pierce each potato with a fork. Rub with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake potatoes on a baking sheet for 45 minutes or until tender.
- While baking, brown the ground beef in a skillet and mix in taco seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Once baked, cool slightly and cut open each potato.
- Fill with ground beef and top with cheddar cheese; return to the oven for 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Add your favorite toppings before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato (about 350g)
- Calories: 745
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg