Taco Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Taco Stuffed Baked Potatoes

from whatsmomcookin.com
75 min
4 servings

Crispy, fluffy baked potatoes are overflowing with melty cheese, savory taco meat and all of your favorite taco and potato toppings!

Ingredients

  • 4 Medium Yellow Potatoes (Russets are also a great option)
  • Olive Oil
  • Cracked Salt and Pepper
  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 Small Onion, diced
  • 1 oz Taco Seasoning
  • 1/2 Cup Water
  • 8 oz Velveeta
  • 4 oz Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
  • 4 oz Can of Diced Chilies
  • 5 oz Can of Evaporated Milk
  • Grated Cheese, Tomatoes, Jalapenos, Sour Cream, Cilantro, Hot Sauce, etc

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with foil.

  2. 2

    Wash and poke holes in the potatoes, then coat with olive oil, salt, and pepper.  Bake for 45 minutes.

  3. 3

    Brown ground beef with diced onion, drain the excess grease, then add taco seasoning and water; simmer on low.

  4. 4

    In a saucepan, melt Velveeta, pepper jack, diced chilies, and evaporated milk over medium-low heat.

  5. 5

    Switch oven to low broil and bake potatoes for an additional 15 minutes.

  6. 6

    Cut open and fluff the potatoes, then top with cheese sauce, taco meat, and your choice of toppings.