Cheesy Taco Potatoes: Indulgent Comfort Food for Easy Meals
Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with cheesy taco potatoes, perfect for a quick and indulgent meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large baking potatoes
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and pierce the baking potatoes with a fork. Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- While the potatoes are baking, cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain the excess fat.
- Add the taco seasoning and water to the beef, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Once the potatoes are done, slice them open and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Top each potato with the seasoned beef, cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, and salsa.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding jalapeños or avocado as toppings.
- These potatoes can be made vegetarian by substituting the ground beef with lentils or beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg