Description
Deliciously crispy potato skins filled with spiced ground beef, gooey cheese, and topped with sour cream and green onions, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup cooked ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub the potatoes and pierce them several times with a fork.
- Bake for about 45-60 minutes or until tender.
- Let them cool slightly, then cut in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out some of the potato flesh, leaving a bit inside for texture.
- Brush the skins with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place them skin-side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake for another 10 minutes until crispy.
- Mix the cooked ground beef with taco seasoning in a bowl.
- Fill each skin with beef, top with shredded cheese, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and top with sour cream and chopped green onions.
- Serve hot as an appetizer.
Notes
Customize with jalapeños for heat or use black beans for a vegetarian option. These can be made ahead of time; simply store in the fridge and reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skin
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg