Cheesy Taco Potatoes: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe for Every Occasion
Author:Andrew
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Total Time:60 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Mexican
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
4 large russet potatoes
1 pound ground beef or turkey
1 packet taco seasoning
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
1 cup shredded lettuce
½ cup sliced black olives (optional)
¼ cup chopped green onions
Olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly. Poke several holes in each potato using a fork. Rub them with olive oil and season with salt.
Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for about 45 minutes or until tender. Check by inserting a fork; they should be soft inside.
While the potatoes are baking, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces.
Drain any excess fat from the meat, then add the taco seasoning along with a bit of water (as directed on the seasoning packet). Stir until well combined and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
While the meat is cooking, prepare your toppings by dicing tomatoes, chopping lettuce, slicing olives, and green onions.
Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
Spoon the seasoned meat mixture generously onto each potato half.
Top each potato with shredded cheddar cheese. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and top each potato with sour cream, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, black olives, and chopped green onions.