Best 4 Taco Baked Potatoes Recipes
Taco baked potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This versatile dish combines the classic flavors of tacos with the comforting warmth of baked potatoes, creating a satisfying and flavorful culinary experience. Whether you prefer traditional beef tacos or crave a vegetarian option, there are endless possibilities for customizing your taco baked potatoes to suit your taste preferences. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that is sure to please your taste buds.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
TACO BAKED POTATOES
Stuffed with your favorite fixings, this baked potato recipe is an easy meal in one. Make it vegetarian by using smashed black beans instead of ground beef. -Anne Ormond, Dover, New Hampshire
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Scrub potatoes; pierce each several times with a fork. If desired, rub with oil. Bake until tender, 50-75 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. , With a sharp knife, cut an "X" in each potato. Fluff pulp with a fork; season with salt and pepper. Spoon beef mixture over top. Serve with toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 600mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
TACO BAKED POTATOES
This is a great hearty topping for baked potatoes. Makes a full meal. I found this recipe several years ago in Taste of Home magazine.
Provided by Chris from Kansas
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a skillet, brown beef; drain.
- Add taco seasoning; prepare according to package directions.
- With a sharp knife, cut an X in the top of each potato; fluff pulp with a fork.
- Top with taco meat, cheese and onions.
- Serve with salsa and/or sour cream, if desired.
TACO BAKED POTATOES
I made this meal one day when I was low on food. Took all my leftovers I had on hand and created this dish. My kids loved it so much and ask me to make my baked potato taco. Serve with a side salad.
Provided by ECast
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Baked Potato Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Pierce the skin of the potatoes with a fork. Place potatoes on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until soft, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Mix ground beef with onion, garlic, salt, chili powder, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Cook in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbled, about 10 minutes. Add water as needed to prevent beef from sticking to skillet. Drain and discard grease.
- Cut baked potatoes open. Spread butter inside and top each with the taco meat mixture, 1/4 cup cheese, 2 tablespoons sour cream, and 2 tablespoons salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 634.5 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Cholesterol 128 mg, Fat 37.8 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 19.8 g, Sodium 1092.7 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
TACO STUFFED TWICE BAKED POTATOES
Can't make up your mind between tacos or baked potatoes? Well, look no further--here's your answer. Cooling time between both baking times is included. For the taco seasoning, I used Recipe #199955. If desired serve with a salad. Submitted to "ZAAR" on August 2nd, 2007
Provided by Chef shapeweaver
Categories Potato
Time 2h30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bake potatoes at 400º for 1 hour 15 minutes.
- While potatoes are cooling (about 15 minutes), cook ground beef until lightly browned.
- Drain beef and return to pan; add taco seasoning and water.
- Simmer for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Remove a small slice from top of potatoes, removing potato pulp and making sure to leave at least a 1/4-inch shell all the way around.
- In a medium sized bowl, combine the following ingredients: 3/4 cup of cheese, sour cream, margarine, salt and pepper; mix well.
- Divide pulp evenly between potato shells.
- After putting pulp mixture back into shell, make a "nest" to add ground beef mixture evenly between the two.
- Return to oven to bake for another 25 minutes and then divide remaining cheese (at this point, add more cheese if desired) over each potato.
- Bake for another 10 minutes.
Tips:
- Choose potatoes of uniform size so that they cook evenly.
- Bake the potatoes until they are tender, about 1 hour.
- Use a variety of toppings to create different flavors of taco-baked potatoes. Some popular toppings include chili, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
- Taco-baked potatoes can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Serve taco-baked potatoes with a side of your favorite taco sauce or salsa for an extra kick.
Conclusion:
Taco-baked potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a great way to use up leftover taco meat, and they can also be made with a variety of other toppings, such as chili, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. Taco-baked potatoes are a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal, and they can also be served as a party appetizer. Experiment with different toppings and flavors to create your own unique taco-baked potatoes.
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