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Taco Stuffed Potatoes are nutritious sweet potatoes OR everyone's favorite russet potatoes overflowing with seasoned meat and classic taco toppings!
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Taco Stuffed Potatoes

Taco Stuffed Potatoes are nutritious sweet potatoes OR everyone's favorite russet potatoes overflowing with seasoned meat and classic taco toppings!
Total Time1 hour
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sweet Potato, Taco Stuffed Potatoes

Equipment

  • Fork
  • Knife
  • Non-stick spray
  • Baking dish – I use disposable loaf-size aluminum baking dishes, which are also great for storing leftovers.
  • Medium size skillet/pan

Ingredients

For the Potatoes

  • Potatoes – russet potatoes, sweet potatoes, or yams
  • Taco Seasoning – pre-made packet or homemade
  • 1 pound Meat – ground beef or ground turkey
  • Grated Cheese – Cheddar or blended Mexican cheeses (amount varies upon preference)
  • Optional Toppings – cilantro, diced cherry tomatoes, pico de gallo, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, taco sauce, shredded lettuce, etc.

For the Sour Cream Drizzle

  • Sour cream
  • Taco Sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°
  • Rinse the outside of the potatoes with water
  • Spray the baking pan(s) with non-stick spray.
  • Poke the potatoes with a fork or knife. The holes allow the steam inside the potatoes to escape while cooking.
  • Cover the baking pan(s) with foil and bake for about an hour. When fully cooked. the potatoes will have a soft and fluffy interior. If Microwaving – Using a microwave-safe dish, microwave for 8-10 minutes on high, turning the potatoes over once halfway through. If potatoes aren’t soft enough, continue cooking for 1-3 minutes.
  • While the potatoes are baking, brown the meat and cook in the taco seasoning (according to the directions on the taco seasoning packet).
  • Once the potatoes are done baking, cut them open lengthwise.
  • Using a fork, fluff up the potatoes as seen in the photos above.
  • Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese on top.
  • Return the potatoes to the oven (uncovered) and broil them for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese melts and begins to golden.
  • Stuff the potatoes with seasoned taco meat and all of your favorite taco toppings! Serve and enjoy!

For the Sour Cream Drizzle

  • Mix sour cream and taco sauce. Drizzle with a spoon or from a zip top baggie with the corner cut off