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Taco Potatoes

Crispy baked Taco Potatoes filled with creamy mashed centers and savory taco beef create a comforting, family-style dinner everyone loves.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Keyword: baked potatoes, family meals, stuffed potatoes, taco dinner
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Cooling Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 31 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 525kcal
Cost: $16

Ingredients

  • 6 large russet potatoes scrubbed clean and pierced for baking
  • 1.1 pounds lean ground beef preferably 90% lean to avoid excess grease
  • 1 small onion finely chopped for even cooking
  • 1 packet taco seasoning use mild or hot depending on preference
  • 0.3 cup water to activate seasoning blend
  • 0.7 cup sour cream full-fat for creamier texture
  • 0.3 cup milk whole or 2% for smooth mashing
  • 1.25 cups shredded cheddar cheese freshly shredded melts best
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced for topping
  • 0.7 cup salsa choose chunky or smooth as desired
  • Extra sour cream optional, for serving

Instructions

  • Set the oven to high heat and prepare the potatoes by cleaning them thoroughly and poking several holes with a fork.
  • Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack until completely tender when pierced.
    Close-up food preparation photography of hands piercing whole russet potatoes with a fork on a baking tray, step-by-step recipe process, clean kitchen setup, natural lighting, realistic texture, instructional food photography
  • While the potatoes cook, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion in a skillet, breaking the meat apart as it cooks.
    Top-down food photography of raw ground beef and chopped onions cooking together in a saucepan, wooden spoon stirring, early cooking stage, natural kitchen light, realistic home cooking scene, instructional recipe photography, high realism
  • Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and pour in the water, stirring until the mixture thickens and becomes saucy.
  • Allow the baked potatoes to cool slightly, then slice a narrow opening on top and carefully scoop out the centers into a mixing bowl.
  • Blend the potato flesh with sour cream and milk until creamy and smooth.
  • Stir most of the taco beef into the mashed potatoes, then gently fold in most of the shredded cheese.
  • Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning only if needed.
  • Fill the hollowed potato skins generously with the mixture and arrange them in a baking dish.
    Overhead food photography of baked potatoes stuffed with seasoned ground beef and topped with shredded cheddar cheese, arranged in a white baking dish, simple home-cooking style, soft kitchen lighting, realistic textures, casual comfort food photography, high detail
  • Scatter the remaining cheese over the tops and bake until heated through and melty.
  • Finish by topping with green onions, salsa, and extra sour cream just before serving.

Notes

Warm, hearty, and endlessly customizable—these stuffed potatoes are perfect for cozy dinners and casual gatherings where comfort food memories are made.

Nutrition

Serving: 420g | Calories: 525kcal (26%) | Carbohydrates: 48g (16%) | Protein: 36g (72%) | Fat: 23g (35%) | Saturated Fat: 11g (69%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 115mg (38%) | Sodium: 1050mg (46%) | Potassium: 1450mg (41%) | Fiber: 5g (21%) | Sugar: 7g (8%) | Vitamin A: 1350IU (27%) | Vitamin C: 18mg (22%) | Calcium: 300mg (30%) | Iron: 5mg (28%)
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