Best Taco Topped Potatoes Recipes

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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 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 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 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.

TACOS DE PAPA (POTATO TACOS)



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I remember my mother making these potato tacos when I was growing up. We loved them! And they're great with mashed potatoes.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (3.25 ounce) package instant mashed potatoes (such as Idahoan™ Signature Russets Mashed Potatoes)
½ cup diced onions
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
8 corn tortillas
½ cup vegetable oil for frying, plus more as needed
Shredded lettuce
Chopped tomatoes
4 tablespoons Shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
Salsa

Steps:

  • Prepare mashed potatoes according to package directions.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sautee diced onions in oil until tender and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add cooked mashed potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place tortillas on a plate. Heat in microwave until pliable, 15 to 20 seconds.
  • Place 1/4 cup of potato mixture in each tortilla, fold in half and secure each end with toothpicks.
  • Heat oil in a skillet until shimmering. Fry each taco until crispy and golden brown, about 1 minute on each side.
  • Remove toothpicks and top with garnishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 34.6 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 229.5 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

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

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