Description
Taco Stuffed Baked Potatoes combine the best of both worlds—crispy, fluffy baked potatoes filled with spiced ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh salsa. This crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures that everyone will love. With customizable toppings like sour cream and green onions, these stuffed potatoes are not only delicious but also incredibly versatile. Get ready to elevate your mealtime experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes (about 8 oz each)
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh salsa
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dry the potatoes; poke holes in them with a fork.
- Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes and bake directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- While the potatoes bake, cook ground beef or turkey in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
- Stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water; simmer until fragrant.
- Once baked, cut open each potato lengthwise and fluff inside with a fork.
- Fill each potato with the meat mixture, top with cheese while warm, and finish with salsa, sour cream, and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato (approx. 10 oz)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg