Cheesy Taco Potatoes: Indulgent Comfort Food for Home Cooks
Indulge in the comforting flavors of cheesy taco potatoes, a perfect dish for home cooks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and pierce the potatoes with a fork, then bake them until tender.
- While the potatoes are baking, cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the taco seasoning to the beef and mix well.
- Once the potatoes are done, slice them open and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Fill the potatoes with the seasoned beef, cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, onions, and lettuce.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can add additional toppings like jalapeños or avocado.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with black beans or lentils.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cheesy Taco Potatoes, comfort food, home cooking