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MEXICAN POTATO SKINS RECIPE
These Mexican Potato Skins are as tasty as they are gorgeous! Crispy skinned with a seasoned beef filling and loaded with yummy toppings.
Provided by Becky Hardin - The Cookie Rookie
Categories Appetizer
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scrub potatoes and dry thoroughly. Pierce all sides of each potato with a fork.
- Bake potatoes directly on middle oven rack for 35-45 minutes, or until easily pierced through the middle with a knife. (*Baking time will depend on the size of your potatoes. Mine took 35 minutes.)
- Allow the potatoes to cool on a wire rack for about 15 minutes, or until cool enough to handle.
- Preheat broiler to 500° F or high.
- Cut each potato in half and scoop out the middle, leaving a bit of potato in each skin. Save the potato fillings to use in another dish.
- Using a basting brush, brush both sides of the potatoes with melted butter and sprinkle generously with sea salt.
- Place potatoes skin side up on prepared baking sheet on the middle oven rack. Broil for 6-7 minutes or until butter starts to bubble and skins become crispy. Be sure to keep an eye on them so they don't burn!
- Fill each potato skin with a small spoonful of taco meat and top with a sprinkle of shredded cheese. Broil another 4-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and beginning to turn golden brown.
- Top each potato with a few black olives, tomatoes, and green onions. Dollop with sour cream and salsa if desired.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 115 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
TATER TACO CASSEROLE
"Our family lives and works on a ranch," remarks Ronna Lewis from Plains, Kansas. "I like to fix this nicely seasoned casserole ahead of time and freeze it for later use. It's good with a tossed salad or nacho chips and dip."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in corn and soup., Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Arrange Tater Tots in a single layer over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until potatoes are crispy and golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 1307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
TATER TOT-CHOS
Playing with food is loads of fun when you have Tater Tots and taco toppings. Let kids build their own for smiles all around. -Eleanor Mielke, Mitchell, South Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bake Tater Tots according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 6-8 minutes; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. , To serve, top Tater Tots with beef mixture, cheese, lettuce and, if desired, olives. Serve with taco sauce and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 828mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
BACON CHEDDAR POTATO SKINS
Wondering how to make potato skins taste great? I top my restaurant-worthy loaded potato skins with cheese, bacon and a dollop of sour cream. Have them at lunch, snack time or cocktail hour. -Trish Perrin, Keizer, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475°. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (save pulp for another use). Place potato skins on a greased baking sheet. , Combine oil with next 5 ingredients; brush over both sides of skins. , Bake until crisp, about 7 minutes on each side. Sprinkle bacon and cheddar cheese inside skins. Bake until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes longer. Top with sour cream and onions. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 460mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
LOADED SMASHED TATERS
You can make an entire pot of smashed taters in the time it takes to bake a single potato! I like to use baby Yukon Golds because the skins are very thin and easy to mash. Make this to your taste-sometimes I add in garlic and chives or sub shallots for the green onions. My husband loves these potatoes with steak, and even my 20-month-old daughter enjoys them! -Andrea Quiroz, Chicago, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until tender., Drain; return to pan. Lightly mash potatoes, gradually adding milk, cream cheese and butter to reach desired consistency. Stir in bacon, cheeses, green onions, tomatoes, parsley, salt and pepper.
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