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Cheesy Taco Potatoes

Cheesy Taco Potatoes: Comfort Food That'll Wow Your Taste Buds

Cheesy Taco Potatoes combine fluffy baked potatoes, savory beef, and gooey cheese, making for a delightful dinner option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 4 medium Russet Potatoes Can substitute with sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can use vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with black beans
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning Can make your own blend
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Can substitute with Monterey Jack or dairy-free cheese
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions Can replace with chives or omit
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes Fresh or canned works well
  • 1/2 cup Sliced Black Olives Jalapeños can be used for spiciness
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro Omit if not to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Fork

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the russet potatoes under cold water, poke holes in each potato with a fork, coat with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Place the potatoes on the oven rack or a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
  3. In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat, stir in taco seasoning, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Remove the baked potatoes from the oven, let cool slightly, slice them lengthwise, and fluff insides with a fork.
  5. Fill each potato with ground beef and top with shredded cheese. Return to the oven for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted.
  6. Add desired toppings such as sour cream, green onions, diced tomatoes, black olives, and cilantro. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize toppings or fillings as desired. Consider preparing potatoes and filling ahead of time for a quicker meal.

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