Easy Summer Meals Ideas: Indulgent Cheesy Taco Potatoes with Turkey Bacon
Easy Summer Meals Ideas focused on delicious Cheesy Taco Potatoes with Turkey Bacon. A perfect dish for warm weather.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and poke holes in the potatoes with a fork.
- Bake the potatoes for about 45 minutes or until tender.
- Once baked, cut the potatoes in half and scoop out some flesh.
- In a bowl, mix the scooped potato flesh with cheddar cheese, turkey bacon, sour cream, and taco seasoning.
- Fill the potato skins with the mixture and top with additional cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños to the filling.
- These can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato half
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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