Description
Cheesy Taco Potatoes are a delicious fusion of comfort food and bold Tex-Mex flavors. This hearty dish features tender baked russet potatoes generously filled with seasoned ground beef and topped with gooey cheddar cheese and vibrant fresh ingredients. Perfect for weeknight dinners, casual gatherings, or meal prep, these stuffed potatoes will quickly become a family favorite. With customizable toppings like diced tomatoes, green onions, and sliced jalapeños, you can easily tailor this recipe to suit your taste preferences. Make Cheesy Taco Potatoes your go-to dish for satisfying meals that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub the potatoes, pat dry, and pierce with a fork several times.
- Rub potatoes with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 45 minutes until tender.
- While baking, brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning with water as per packet instructions; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cut slits in baked potatoes and fill them with the seasoned beef mixture.
- Top each potato with shredded cheddar cheese and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Finish by adding sour cream, green onions, diced tomatoes, black olives, and cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg