Taco Potato Skins
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These cheesy baked potatoes are stuffed with a ground beef filling flavored with a packet of taco seasoning. They make a tasty weeknight main-dish when you want a change of pace on taco night.
Ingredients
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4baking potatoes (about 7 ounces each), washed and patted drysee savings
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1 poundground beefsee savings
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1 smallonion, choppedsee savings
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1packet taco seasoning (1.25 ounces)see savings
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8 ouncesshredded cheddar cheesesee savings
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3scallions, trimmed and choppedsee savings
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1 teaspoonblack peppersee savings
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Ranch dressingsee savings
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Directions
1.
Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Prick potatoes with a large fork. Bake at 375 F for 45 minutes.
2.
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain off fat; add onion and 1 tablespoon of the taco seasoning and cook 5 minutes.
3.
Scoop flesh out of baked potatoes (do not break skins). Place in a bowl; set skins aside. Mash potato flesh; stir in beef mixture, cheese, scallions, black pepper and remaining taco seasoning.
4.
Spoon mixture into skins, packing tightly (bake extra in a small casserole). Place filled potatoes in a dish and bake at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes. Serve with dressing.
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