Taco Loaded Baked Potatoes combine fluffy baked potatoes with seasoned taco meat and classic toppings like cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream. It’s a fun Tex-Mex comfort meal that’s easy to customize.
🧾 Ingredients
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4 large russet potatoes
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1 lb lean ground beef
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1 packet taco seasoning
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½ cup water
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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½ cup diced tomatoes
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½ cup shredded lettuce
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¼ cup sour cream
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2 tbsp green onions, sliced
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Optional: jalapeños or salsa
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Bake Potatoes
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Bake potatoes 45–50 minutes until tender.
2️⃣ Cook Taco Meat
In a skillet cook ground beef until browned.
Add taco seasoning and water, simmer 3–4 minutes.
3️⃣ Prepare Potatoes
Slice each potato open and fluff the inside with a fork.
4️⃣ Add Fillings
Top with taco meat and shredded cheese.
5️⃣ Add Toppings
Finish with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and green onions.
6️⃣ Serve
Serve hot with salsa or extra toppings.
⏱️ Time
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Cook: 50 minutes
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Total: ~1 hour
📊 Nutrition (Approx.)
Per potato:
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Calories: ~420
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Protein: 26g
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Carbs: 40g
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Fat: 18g
⭐ WW Points: ≈8–9 WW Points per potato
💡 Tips
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Use ground turkey for a lighter version.
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Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt.
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Add black beans or corn for extra Tex-Mex flavor.