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Taco Stuffed Baked Potatoes
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Taco Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Crispy, fluffy baked potatoes are overflowing with melty cheese, savory taco meat and all of your favorite taco and potato toppings!
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword Baked Potatoes, Taco Potatoes, Taco Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 4

Ingredients

For the Potatoes

  • 4 Medium Yellow Potatoes (Russets are also a great option)
  • Olive Oil
  • Cracked Salt and Pepper

For the Taco Meat

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 Small Onion, diced
  • 1 oz Taco Seasoning
  • 1/2 Cup Water

For the Cheese Sauce

  • 8 oz Velveeta
  • 4 oz Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
  • 4 oz Can of Diced Chilies
  • 5 oz Can of Evaporated Milk

Any Toppings you Like

  • Grated Cheese, Tomatoes, Jalapenos, Sour Cream, Cilantro, Hot Sauce, etc

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with foil.
  • Wash and poke holes in the potatoes, then coat with olive oil, salt, and pepper.  Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Brown ground beef with diced onion, drain the excess grease, then add taco seasoning and water; simmer on low.
  • In a saucepan, melt Velveeta, pepper jack, diced chilies, and evaporated milk over medium-low heat.
  • Switch oven to low broil and bake potatoes for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Cut open and fluff the potatoes, then top with cheese sauce, taco meat, and your choice of toppings.