Best 9 Taco Topped Potatoes Recipes

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From busy weeknights to special occasions, taco-topped potatoes are an awesome choice that'll delight your taste buds and satisfy your hunger. This dish combines the classic flavors of tacos with the comforting goodness of potatoes, making it a versatile recipe that can be tailored to your preferences. Whether you prefer a simple preparation or something more elaborate, there's a taco-topped potato recipe out there for every cook and every occasion.

Let's cook with our recipes!

TACO BAKED POTATOES



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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

1 lb ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning
4 hot baked potatoes
4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped green onion
salsa (optional)
sour cream (optional)

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 POTATOES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

5 pounds russet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into large chunks
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup taco seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Put the potatoes in a large bowl, drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the taco seasoning. Toss to coat thoroughly.
  • Pour out onto 2 baking sheets and roast until sizzly and somewhat crisp, shaking the pans as you go, 35 to 40 minutes.

TACO-TOPPED POTATOES



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Enjoy your dinner with these delicious potatoes that are topped with ground beef, cheese and tomatoes - ready in 25 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 medium baking potatoes
1 (18-oz.) container refrigerated taco sauce with seasoned ground beef
2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded Cheddar cheese
1 medium Italian plum tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Pierce potatoes with fork. Arrange in spoke pattern on microwave-safe paper towel in microwave. Microwave on High for 12 to 14 minutes or until tender, turning potatoes and rearranging halfway through cooking. Cool 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat taco sauce with seasoned ground beef as directed on package.
  • To serve, cut potatoes in half lengthwise; mash slightly with fork. Spoon about 1/2 cup ground beef mixture over each potato. Top with Cheddar cheese, tomato and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 770 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

TACO-TOPPED POTATO



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THIS quick-and-easy recipe fits in well with a busy schedule. Along with a garden salad, it makes a nice light meal for two, but when we want something more filling, I'll serve this potato with a small broiled steak. -Linda Brausen, Janesville, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large baking potato
1/4 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1/4 cup salsa
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
Sour cream

Steps:

  • Scrub and pierce potato; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3-4 minutes on each side or until tender; set aside. , Crumble meat into a shallow microwave-safe bowl; add onion. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2-2 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, stirring once; drain. Stir in salsa and Worcestershire sauce. , Cut potato in half lengthwise; fluff pulp with fork. Top each half with meat mixture, cheese and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

TACO TWICE-BAKED POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large baking potatoes, scrubbed well and dried
8 ounces ground beef
1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup prepared salsa
1/4 cup finely diced red onions
1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Wrap the potatoes in foil and bake until cooked through, 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • In the meantime, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the meat, about 5 minutes. Drain the liquid from the skillet. Add the black beans, taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water, bring to a simmer and simmer until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the potatoes from the oven and unwrap carefully. Cut a slit lengthwise down the center and spoon out a bit of the potato from the interior of each. Divide the beef and bean mixture among the potatoes, then top each with 1/4 cup of the shredded cheese. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling, another 15 minutes.
  • Put the potatoes on a platter and top each with some sour cream, salsa, red onions and jalapenos, and garnish with chopped cilantro.

TACOS DORADOS DE PAPA (POTATO TACOS)



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Everyone loves crispy potato tacos. Throughout Mexico, there are a variety of recipes with different ingredients, preparation styles and garnishes that make this dish unique in each household. In this version, cooked potatoes are seasoned with tomato, onion and garlic for an extra flavor, then topped with sour cream and cabbage coated in lemon juice for the perfect balance of creaminess and crunch. You could also pair the potatoes with cooked soyrizo for an even more memorable plant-based meal - make these your own with the fillings and garnishes you have on hand. Boil the potatoes ahead of time and store them in the fridge for up to a week until ready to use to make this an even quicker weeknight meal.

Provided by Jocelyn Ramirez

Categories     dinner, tacos, main course

Time 50m

Yield 20 tacos (4 to 6 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium tomatoes, quartered
1 small yellow onion, roughly chopped
2 large garlic cloves, peeled
1 3/4 cups neutral oil, such as grapeseed oil, plus more as needed
4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and boiled until fork-tender
1 tablespoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal), plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)
6 ounces purple cabbage, thinly shredded (about 2½ cups)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
20 (6-inch) corn tortillas
Sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Add the tomatoes, onion and garlic to a blender, and blend until smooth.
  • Heat a pot (preferably the same pot used to cook the potatoes to save on dishes) over medium and add ¼ cup of oil. Once hot and shimmering, add the blended tomato mixture. Cook until it starts to reduce and darken, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
  • Add the cooked potatoes to the pot and mash with a bean or potato masher until fully incorporated with the tomato mixture and just slightly chunky, but mostly smooth. Add salt, cumin and nutritional yeast, if using, and stir to combine. Turn off the heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • Add the shredded cabbage to a bowl with the lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Toss to incorporate, and set aside.
  • Heat a dry (12-inch) skillet over medium. Warm all of the tortillas on each side in the dry skillet until soft and pliable, about 1 minute, and stack in a dish towel to keep warm. Add about ¼ cup of the potato mixture to half of each tortilla and fold over to cover. Try to keep the potato mixture completely tucked inside, then place the stuffed tortilla on a tray or plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with all of the tortillas.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 1½ cups of oil in a separate skillet over medium. Test the oil temperature by dipping an end of a tortilla to check for bubbling. Once the oil is hot, add 4 to 5 tacos at a time to the skillet. Cook the first side for 1 to 3 minutes, then gently flip and cook for an additional 1 to 3 minutes until crispy and golden.
  • Carefully remove the tacos from the hot oil and return to the paper towel-lined tray or plate to drain off excess oil. Cook the remaining tacos, adding additional oil as needed and scooping out any potato bits with a slotted spoon.
  • Serve immediately with sour cream and shredded cabbage.

POTATO TACOS



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Mashed potatoes with cheddar cheese and green onions, fried in a corn tortilla.

Provided by YVONNE51067

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
¼ cup milk
1 cup chopped green onions
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas
1 cup Ranch-style salad dressing

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Pour in milk and mash until smooth. Stir in onions and cheese; mix well. Spoon 2 heaping tablespoons of potato mixture into the center of each tortilla and fold in half; secure with a toothpick.
  • In a large skillet add enough oil to reach 1 inch in depth and heat over medium-high heat. Fry tortillas until crispy. Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 302.1 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

TACO BAKED POTATOES



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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

4 large baking potatoes
Olive oil, optional
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
2/3 cup water
Dash salt
Dash pepper
Toppings: Salsa, sour cream, Cotija cheese, cubed avocado and chopped green onions

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



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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

4 baking potatoes
1 pound ground beef
¼ cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons butter, or as needed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup sour cream
½ cup salsa

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

Tips:

  • Use a variety of potatoes. This will give your dish a more interesting texture and flavor. Try using Yukon Gold, red potatoes, or fingerling potatoes.
  • Choose your toppings wisely. The toppings are what will really make your dish shine. Be sure to use fresh, high-quality ingredients. Some popular toppings include cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and Pico de Gallo.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to making taco-topped potatoes. Feel free to mix and match different ingredients to create a dish that you love.
  • Make it a meal. Taco-topped potatoes can be served as a main course or a side dish. If you're serving it as a main course, be sure to add some protein, such as grilled chicken or steak. If you're serving it as a side dish, it will pair well with grilled fish or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Taco-topped potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover potatoes, and they can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give taco-topped potatoes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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