Best 2 Mexican Baked Potatoes Recipes
Mexican baked potatoes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. They are typically made with potatoes, cheese, sour cream, and salsa, and can be customized with a variety of other ingredients, such as ground beef, black beans, or corn. Mexican baked potatoes are a great option for a quick and easy meal, and they are also perfect for potlucks and parties.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
MEXICAN BAKED POTATOES
When I traveled to Guadalajara, Mexico last year for a business trip, we ate at a steak restaurant that served very similar baked potatoes with the steak, along with charro beans. To my surprise, I found this similar recipe in one of my cookbooks. I was excited to be able to re-create this recipe at home!
Provided by Kim D.
Categories Potato
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bake potatoes until done.
- Slice open the potatoes lengthwise.
- Remove pulp from potatoes and mash.
- Reserve potato skins.
- Mix mashed potatoes, chilies, chopped eggs, butter, sour cream, salt and pepper.
- Fill potato skins with the potato mixture.
- Top potatoes with cheese.
- Heat potatoes at 400F for 15 minutes.
MEXICAN TWICE BAKED POTATOES
Make and share this Mexican Twice Baked Potatoes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Miss Diggy
Categories Potato
Time 1h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bake potatoes at 400 for 50-60 minutes, or until soft.
- Take out of oven and let cool a little. Once cool, cut them in half legnth wise and scoop out meat from potato skin.
- Place potato meat in bowl along with butter, salsa, sour cream, and salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Add in the cheddar cheese, and place potato mixture back into potato skins.
- Sprinkle with cheese on top and bake in oven for another 20 minutes, or until warmed through.
- Sprinkle with onion salt and chili powder, to taste (we put alot on).
Tips:
- To achieve crispy potato skins, pierce the potatoes with a fork before baking.
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of butter and olive oil to coat the potatoes.
- Sprinkle the potatoes with your favorite seasonings before baking, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, or chili powder.
- To add a pop of color and flavor, top the potatoes with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, or chopped green onions before baking.
- If you're using a filling, partially bake the potatoes before adding it. This will prevent the filling from becoming soggy.
- To prevent the potatoes from drying out, cover them with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.
Conclusion:
Mexican baked potatoes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. With a variety of fillings and toppings to choose from, there's a Mexican baked potato recipe to suit everyone's taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Mexican baked potatoes a try!
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