Taco Potatoes: Indulgent Loaded Spuds with Turkey Bacon Delight
Taco Potatoes are a delicious twist on loaded potatoes, featuring seasoned turkey bacon for a flavorful experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and poke holes in the potatoes with a fork, then rub with olive oil and salt.
- Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, until tender.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix the turkey bacon, cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, taco seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and slice them open.
- Fill the potatoes with the turkey bacon mixture and return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve hot with extra toppings if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute turkey bacon with vegetarian bacon.
- These loaded potatoes can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg