Crispy Potato Skin Tacos
These Potato Skin Tacos are made of crispy, cheesy loaded potato skins, wrapped up in taco form for a handheld, finger food or appetizer.
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It combines the crispy goodness of potato skins with all the flavorful fillings of your favorite tacos. Perfect appetizer or side dish for parties!
If you are making this for game day, serve it with Pico De Gallo or with this Crisp Iceberg Wedge Salad.
How to Make Potato Skin Tacos
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. Pierce each potato several times with a fork, then brush them thoroughly with vegetable oil.
3. Place the potatoes on the baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until they’re tender.
4. While the potatoes are baking, cook the ground beef and chopped onion in a large skillet over medium heat until the meat is fully browned.
5. Once the beef is cooked, mix in the taco seasoning, water, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens. Remove the skillet from heat.
6. When the potatoes are done, take them out of the oven and cut each one in half lengthwise.
7. Scoop out the inside of each potato, leaving a thin layer of flesh attached to the skin.
8. Cut each potato half in half again to create four quarters.
9. Fill each potato skin with the taco meat and top with shredded cheese.
10. Place the loaded potato skins back on the baking sheet and return to the oven for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the skins are crispy.
Serve and Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes:
- For the best results, make sure to bake the potato skins until they are extra crispy. You want them to hold up well to the taco fillings without getting soggy.
- Classic taco fillings like seasoned beef, chicken, or even veggies work great. Don’t forget the cheese, salsa, and sour cream for the ultimate taco experience.
- Make Ahead: You can prep the potato skins in advance and store them in the fridge. Just bake them right before serving and add your toppings.
- Serving Size: These potato skin tacos are perfect for serving as appetizers or a main dish. Adjust the number of potatoes based on how many guests you’re serving.
- For additional toppings, you can add jalapeños, guacamole, or any of your favorite taco toppings to suit your taste.
Potato Skin Tacos
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 cups shredded fiesta blend cheese
- Chopped green onion for garnish
- Sour cream for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. Pierce each potato several times with a fork, then brush them thoroughly with vegetable oil.
- Place the potatoes on the baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until they’re tender.
- While the potatoes are baking, cook the ground beef and chopped onion in a large skillet over medium heat until the meat is fully browned.
- Once the beef is cooked, mix in the taco seasoning, water, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens. Remove the skillet from heat.
- When the potatoes are done, take them out of the oven and cut each one in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out the inside of each potato, leaving a thin layer of flesh attached to the skin.
- Cut each potato half in half again to create four quarters.
- Fill each potato skin with the taco meat and top with shredded cheese.
- Place the loaded potato skins back on the baking sheet and return to the oven for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the skins are crispy.
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