Mexican Potato Skins
- 6 Medium Potatoes
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 package (about 1 Oz. Packet) Taco Seasoning
- 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese
- 2 dashes Jalapeno Peppers, Diced
- Shredded Queso Cheese
- 4 strips Bacon, Cooked And Crumbled
- Fresh Diced Tomatoes
- Avocado, Cubed For Garnish
- Sour Cream (optional)
- Chives (optional)
- 1.
- Bake potatoes for 1 hour.
- While the potatoes are cooking, begin to cook your beef in a medium sauce pan on medium high heat.
- Drain the beef when it is thoroughly cooked and drain.
- Return back to pan on low heat and stir in taco seasoning and Colby jack cheese.
- The cheese will begin to melt.
- Once the cheese has melted, turn the heat off.
- 2.
- One the potatoes are done cooking, allow to cool for 15 minutes.
- Cut the potatoes in half and scoop some of the potatoes out of the middle.
- You can keep the extra potatoes for another dish.
- In the middle of the potatoes, add about a spoonful of the beef and add a few chopped jalapenos as well.
- Top off with shredded queso cheese and place back in the oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted and slightly brown.
- 3.
- Once the skins are complete, top the potato skins with bacon, tomato, and avocado.
- If you would like, you can add a dollop of sour cream, garnish with chives, and serve!
potatoes, ground beef, cheese, peppers, queso cheese, bacon, tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, chives
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/mexican-potato-skins/ (may not work)