Loaded Nacho Potato Skins: 1 Glorious Party Appetizer
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Load up your potato skins with your favorite nacho toppings for a fun and delicious party appetizer.
- Author: Clara Baker
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup seasoned ground beef or chicken
- 1/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons sliced jalapeños (optional)
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons salsa
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and scrub the potatoes. Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake the potatoes for 45-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Let the potatoes cool slightly until they are easy to handle.
- Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh, leaving about a 1/4-inch shell.
- Place the potato shells cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- Fill each shell with shredded cheddar cheese, seasoned ground meat, and black beans.
- Bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeños if desired.
- Serve immediately with sour cream and salsa.
Notes
- You can use any leftover cooked meat you have on hand.
- Feel free to add your favorite nacho toppings like corn, onions, or guacamole.
- For crispier skins, you can bake them for an additional 5-10 minutes after filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded potato skin
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg